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Secretary Rollins Takes Action to Streamline US Pork and Poultry Processing
WASHINGTON — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today [March 17, 2025] announced new actions to reduce burdens on the U.S. pork and poultry industries, allowing for greater efficiency while maintaining food safety standards. The directive instructs the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to eliminate outdated administrative requirements that have slowed production and added…
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Could a federal E15 solution become a reality this year?
There’s optimism among some ethanol supporters that a permanent fix for year-round E15 could become a reality this year. “I think we’re as close as we’ve ever been to getting this across the finish line,” said farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis from northwest Iowa. Nieuwenhuis is a past president of both the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and…
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Senate Democrats call for USDA funding for local food banks, schools to be restored
Senate Democrats call for USDA funding for local food banks, schools to be restored The Hill
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Beltway Beef: Trump Administration Focuses on WOTUS
ONLINE — Each week, Beltway Beef brings you the latest policy news affecting the U.S. cattle and beef industry. Hear from subject-matter experts, producers, and industry leaders on the topics that impact the business viability of farms and ranches across the country. On this episode, NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart joins to share an update…
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USTR Proposed Fees on Chinese Ships Will Harm US Maritime, Ag Industries
USTR Proposed Fees on Chinese Ships Will Harm US Maritime, Ag Industries DTN The Progressive Farmer
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Why Russia-US talks are a good sign for all
Why Russia-US talks are a good sign for all Capital Newspaper
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U.S. Asks Countries to Help Lower Soaring Egg Prices
The United States has reached out to Denmark and other European nations asking if they can export eggs as Americans face surging egg prices, the Nordic country’s egg association said on Friday. The request from the U.S. Department of Agriculture coincides with a raft of new U.S. tariffs on countries, including in Europe, and the…
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DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread
DOGE’s Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread WIRED
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How the EPA says it is going to revise the Waters of the USA rule
Farm Progress America, March 17, 2025 Farm Progress
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Optimism a welcome sight at Rollins’ address to farmers
Optimism a welcome sight at Rollins’ address to farmers Farm Progress
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Frozen USDA funding forces furloughs, program cuts
Frozen USDA funding forces furloughs, program cuts Farm Progress
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Why is USDA cutting over $1 billion Local Food for Schools program for 2025?
Why is USDA cutting over $1 billion Local Food for Schools program for 2025? Reasons explained Sportskeeda
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After repeated claims of taking over Greenland, the Trump administration is now asking Denmark for extra eggs amid shortage
After repeated claims of taking over Greenland, the Trump administration is now asking Denmark for extra eggs amid shortage MSN
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US Domestic Turmoil: Extreme Weather, Deportations, and Political Standoffs
US Domestic Turmoil: Extreme Weather, Deportations, and Political Standoffs Devdiscourse
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Broad Support for Pesticide Labeling Bill
ANKENY, Iowa — Glyphosate has been an effective herbicide on Morey Hill’s farm for decades. A commonly used ingredient in Roundup, the product helps defend his soybean and corn crops from weeds, allowing him to produce more crops near Madrid. “It’s one of the tools that modern agriculture utilizes to protect our crops,” says Hill,…
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Milking the facts: How Canada’s 250% tariffs impact U.S. dairy
Milking the facts: How Canada’s 250% tariffs impact U.S. dairy Farm Progress
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Why tariffs may hurt farm equipment makers
Why tariffs may hurt farm equipment makers Farm Progress
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DOGE, without warning, cancels leases on buildings across Nebraska
DOGE, without warning, cancels leases on buildings across Nebraska KNOP
