…such as Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6 starting in the 2026–2027 school year. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praised the move,…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
By incommunicado / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirmed this week that dairy trade issues remain a priority under President Trump. “Yes, the dairy piece of that…
Rollins: USDA Cuts Coming, But Local FSA Offices to Stay
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins talks with the media during a visit to the Grand Farm research center near Fargo, North Dakota, with Senator John Hoeven (R-ND). Photo by Sabrina…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
…see major changes or disappear altogether. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently described these agencies, along with the Risk Management Agency, as the department’s most “farmer-facing” programs, highlighting their importance to…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-16-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the current…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” started out the show by discussing the significant…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching agricultural trade promotion programs for fiscal year 2026 and accepting applications for four export market development programs. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS)…
Rollins Embarking on a Six-Month Trade Mission
Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins is embarking on a six-month mission to six international markets to enhance American agricultural exports and tackle the nearly $50 billion agricultural trade deficit. The…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. The Ag Net News Hour’s Lorre Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The AgMeter” discussed the new USDA Emergency Commodity Assistance Program…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…agriculture’s global competitiveness, and improve air, water, soil, and wildlife habitats. “NACD’s 3,000 local conservation districts are instrumental in delivering NRCS programs, and we look forward to working closely with…
USDA Decides to Delivers on Rural Energy Commitments
By rdonar/DepositPhotos image U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced that the USDA will release previously obligated funding under the Rural Energy for America Program, Empowering Rural America, and Powering Affordable…
Progress Report on HPAI Prevention and Mitigation Strategy
The Agriculture Secretary recently provided the first progress report associated with USDA’s five-prong strategy to combat both High Path Avian Flu outbreaks in poultry flocks and higher egg prices. Rod…
Lawmakers Criticize USDA Decision to Halt Food Bank Funds
…of the nation’s hunger relief efforts. In response to the USDA’s decision, Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led 25 senators in pressing the agency…
Appointments of FPAC Leadership, Bettencourt in NRCS Role
…Service (NRCS). Aubrey is a prominent leader in agriculture, water, and sustainability. Her previous roles include serving as President and CEO of the Almond Alliance and Deputy Assistant Secretary for…