U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins USDA Official Portrait In a strong show of support for American agriculture, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins spent the day in Rome, Italy, reinforcing President…
Trump Administration Invests to Revitalize U.S. Lumber Industry
The Trump administration is making a major move to boost America’s timber sector. According to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, the USDA is injecting $200 million into U.S. timber production. The…
Fresh Vegetable Availability Drops, But Onions and Tomatoes Hold Strong
According to the USDA’s Economic Research Service, per capita availability of fresh vegetables in the United States dropped by 3% in 2024, falling to 148 pounds. While this figure doesn’t…
Latest Projections for California 2024-2025 Valencia Orange Crop Released
Valencia Oranges Challiyan, via Wikimedia Commons The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service have released their latest projections for the 2024-2025 Valencia…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-28-25
…on EU imports starting June 1 is highlighted, with a significant $236 billion U.S. trade deficit with the EU. A federal judge in California blocked USDA and other federal agencies…
Drought Causes Significant Challenges to California Farmers
Drought damage on a Ranch in Fresno, CA U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cynthia Mendoza/Videographer/USDA photo by Cynthia Mendoza, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons California farmers continue to face significant challenges…
Rollins on Major Components of the Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
…initiative focuses on streamlining and simplifying USDA tools, making essential resources more accessible and efficient for both new and multi-generational farmers. By improving the accessibility of agricultural programs and funding…
Rollins Lays Out Policies of Small Farms Farmer First Initiative
USDA image The Small Farms Farmer First Initiative, led by Brooke Rollins, the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, is designed to empower small-scale farmers by addressing key challenges and ensuring long-term…
Rollins: “To Make America Healthy Again, We Must Make Agriculture Great Again”
…the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, highlighting agriculture’s pivotal role in public health and economic resilience. To learn more about the initiative, visit usda.gov. Listen to Nick Papagni’s full report….
AgNet News Hour Friday, 05-23-25
…with an overview on trade deal activity. There is an UK deal out there. The US is holding trade talks with Japan today. USDA Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins recently…
Rollins Vows Better USDA Customer Service During Road Trip
…improving USDA customer service and signed a waiver allowing Nebraska to ban sugary drinks under the SNAP program. Rollins also addressed potential structural changes, including relocating USDA outside Washington, D.C.,…
Dangers of the Screwworm to Cattle Operations
…animal, they cause serious, often deadly damage to the animal. NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people. Courtesy of USDA/APHIS Agriculture Secretary, Brooke Rollins…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-21-25
…Nick and Lorrie have a discussion about USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ visit to Nebraska. Hey highlight the announcement Rollins made about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) changes,…
“Farmers First” Policies Promoted by Rollins
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins Brooke Rollins, the USDA Secretary of Agriculture, recently visited Nebraska to highlight the Trump administration’s “Farmers First” policies, which aim to better support small…