An independent commission has ruled that thousands of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) employees terminated by the Trump administration must be reinstated, at least temporarily. The commission found that the…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-10-25
…the Trump administration was not allowed, doesn’t have the authority, to fire these people. Additionally, they delve into tariffs and the concerns about tariffs. While at the Commodity Classic in…
Rollins Expresses Optimism About Administration’s Efforts to Expand Market Access for Producers
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Brooke Rollins, USDA Secretary of Agriculture, expressed optimism about the Trump administration’s efforts to expand market access for producers during a recent speech at…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
…the already difficult economic conditions farmers are facing due to rising input costs and declining corn prices. He urged the administration to take swift action. “We call on the President…
Montana Farmers Union President Warns New Tariffs Will Hurt Agriculture
…facing a lot more uncertainty due to early actions by the administration to pause federal grants and layoff tens of thousands of federal workers. “Some farmers and ranchers voluntarily enroll…
Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges to New Low Amid Economic Uncertainty
…key concern, with only 9% of surveyed bank CEOs expecting positive outcomes for Rural Mainstreet economies under President Trump’s tariff policies. “The economic outlook for grain farmers looks bleak for…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…and Drug Administration to examine strategies to safely expand supply in the commercial market for eggs. USDA will minimize burdens on individual farmers and consumers who harvest homegrown eggs. USDA…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-27-25
…a group of farmers files a lawsuit against the USDA. The lawsuit addresses the Trump administration’s deletion of decades-worth of climate change data, a crucial source of information for agricultural…
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
DepositPhotos image Despite efforts by Canada and Mexico to strengthen border security and curb fentanyl trafficking, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that a 25% tariff on imports from both countries…
RFA Criticizes Musk for Removal of Year-Round E15 from Federal Spending Bill
…stop-gap government funding bill. Cooper attributed the decision to opposition from Elon Musk, who was acting as the Trump administration’s efficiency chief, along with certain conservative lawmakers. “But in the…
EU Considering Import Restrictions from U.S.
…to President Donald Trump’s reciprocal trade policy, According to the Financial Times, the European Commission is considering imposing stricter import limits, a decision that could heighten tensions between the EU…
Ranking Members of Agriculture Committees Demand Answers on Food Aid Disruptions
DepositPhotos image The Ranking Members of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees are seeking answers from the Trump administration regarding disruptions to international food aid programs. Senator Amy Klobuchar and…
Farmers Still Caught in Trump’s Funding Freeze
…administration lacked the authority to block funding that had already been appropriated by Congress. Despite repeated inquiries, the Trump administration has not clarified which programs remain frozen or why individual…
U.S. Bird Flu Response Hampered by Trump Administration
DepositPhotos The U.S. response to the ongoing bird flu outbreak has faced significant disruption in the early weeks of the Trump administration, raising concerns among federal officials, state agencies, veterinarians,…