…a $25 million legal fund to counter potential lawsuits against President-elect Trump’s administration. The conversation highlights the contentious changes expected in pollution regulations and immigration policies, focusing on the significant…
Trump’s Tariff Plan
…originating from China. This move, according to Trump, addresses issues related to illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs. In line with his economic agenda, Trump has previously committed…
Agriculture Secretary Nominee in Her Own Words
What is the background of President-elect Trump’s nominee for the Cabinet position of Agriculture Secretary? Rod Bain tells us. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-04-24
…potential impacts on the agricultural industry with President-elect Trump returning to office. The conversation covers anticipated trade tensions with China, Mexico, and Canada, the effects of tariffs and retaliatory tariffs,…
Ag Import and Export Imbalance
…other looming question. Certainly with the incoming administration and the ongoing discussions about tariffs, the question is how will that be implemented? Will it be a scalpel or will it…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…and former Trump administration official. She holds a degree in agricultural development and previously led the Office of American Innovation and the Domestic Policy Council during Trump’s first term. Lorrie…
Possible Retaliatory Tariffs Loom as Trade Policies Shift
…Robert Lighthizer, helped shape Trump’s earlier policies, including tariffs on China and the replacement of North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Trump emphasized Greer’s role…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
…tariff. The proposed tariffs align with Trump’s economic agenda to bolster domestic manufacturing and leverage trade policies to achieve foreign policy goals. Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury Secretary nominee, has supported…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
DepositPhotos image As the United States transitions to a new administration in January, California’s agricultural sector is preparing for significant shifts in trade policy. Ron Baumgarten, a trade expert and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 11-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, trade expert Ron Baumgarten joins us to discuss how the incoming administration’s trade policies could impact California…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
…face a struggling agricultural economy.” The American Soybean Association (ASA) highlighted Rollins’ agricultural development degree and farm background, noting her policy experience under the previous Trump administration. ASA President Josh…
Speculation Starts on Next Agriculture Secretary
DepositPhotos image Speculation has already begun on who the next Secretary of Agriculture will be when Donald Trump returns to the White House in January. Successful Farming says Texas Ag…
Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Path Forward Post-Election
…priorities in the new administration could delay it. As the farming community awaits action, Lane emphasized the urgency of the situation, reiterating that “the bill is there. It’s just time…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 11-08-24
…several names being mentioned as possible Secretary of Agriculture in the new Trump Administration. Sabrina Halvorson talks with USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt, about opportunities…