Other Ag News:
(Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025) - In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has rolled out a five point plan to lower the cost of eggs, worked to expand market access for American farmers, and empowered rural communities.
(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2025) - Today, the Trump Administration announced bold action to put farmers and ranchers first by dropping criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude, a South Dakota family who has a small cattle and hog operation. This family has endured a senseless politically motivated prosecution waged by the Biden Administration over 50 acres of federal land. Government resources for prosecution should be focused on true criminals, not a family farm trying to make ends meet.
(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Ohio with Governor Mike DeWine to talk firsthand farmers and discuss how USDA is working to support family farms and stop the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI).
(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announces a major win for American agriculture by securing the Mexican government to meet the current water needs of farmers and ranchers in Texas as part of the 1944 Water Treaty. The Mexican government committed to transfer water from international reservoirs and increase the U.S. share of the flow in six of Mexico’s Rio Grande tributaries through the end of the current five-year water cycle.
(Washington, D.C., April 28, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued the following statement in support of the Environmental Protection Agency’s emergency approval of the summer sale of E-15:
We will meet those challenges today. The future is also critical, and we are equipping the next generation with the right tools for tomorrow.
4-H imparts skills that sets youth up for success. Nothing is more rewarding than watching young people grow into remarkable adults through the program.
In my family, our county 4-H club is a huge part of our lives. I served as a leader when my children were members, and I am always impressed by what they learn.
(Washington, D.C. - April 28, 2025) In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has affirmed the bold leadership of President Donald J. Trump by supporting America First Policies. At her direction, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has worked to support American farmers and ranchers on the southern border, hold Mexico accountable to the agreements they’ve made with the United States, and ensure illegal immigrants do not receive federal benefits.
(Washington, D.C., April 26, 2025) - Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins sent a letter to her counterpart in Mexico demanding Mexico eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft and waive customs duties on eradication equipment that are critically impairing the U.S. response to spread of the New World Screwworm.
Read the Letter (PDF, 1.3 MB)
(Washington, D.C., April 24, 2025) – Today, at the direction of U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, Acting Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services John Walk issued guidance to all State agencies directing them to enhance identity and immigration verification practices when determining eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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