Other Ag News:
(Washington, D.C., May 23, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins signed waivers to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP) in Indiana and Iowa, each commencing in 2026. On Monday, Secretary Rollins signed the first-ever waiver of this kind in Nebraska.
(Washington, D.C., May 23, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $67 million in fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables from domestic producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country. These purchases are being made through Section 32 of the Agriculture Act of 1935 and will assist producers and communities in need.
(Washington, D.C., May 22, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today joined President Donald J. Trump in releasing the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission Report at the White House. The report is a call to evaluate the many reasons American families, particularly children, face high rates of chronic health issues, and it encourages additional research and education on diet, environmental exposures, lack of physical activity, and overmedicalization.
(Washington, D.C., May 20, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins and U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum today signed a joint memo (PDF, 693 KB) on wildfire preparedness, ensuring our two Departments are working in close coordination this fire season.
Travel Safely:
- Place perishable foods like meat, poultry, egg or seafood salads directly from the refrigerator or freezer into a cooler.
- When transporting cold dishes, use a cooler packed with ice or gel packs to maintain a temperature of 40 degrees F or below.
- Keep hot foods at or above 140 degrees F by wrapping dishes in insulated bags or towels.
- Transport your cooler in the air-conditioned passenger compartment of your vehicle.
Avoid the Danger Zone:
(Washington, D.C., May 19, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited Nebraska with Governor Jim Pillen, Representative Adrian Smith, and Agriculture Director Sherry Vinton to tour Cargill Bioscience Complex, Wholestone Farms’ pork processing facility, and Ohnoutka family farm in addition to hosting a Farmers First roundtable and rolling out the Farmers First: Small Family Farms Policy Agenda to improve the viability and longevity of smaller-scale family farms for generations to come.
(Omaha, N.E., May 19, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today signed the first-ever waiver to amend the statutory definition of food for purchase for Nebraska’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Effective January 1, 2026, taxpayers will no longer be subsidizing the purchase of soda or energy drinks in the State of Nebraska.
(Omaha, NE, May 19, 2025) – After nearly 100 days of traveling the nation and visiting directly with hundreds of farmers across America, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today released the first set of policy proposals under her newly launched Make Agriculture Great Again Initiative. These initial proposals (PDF, 7.2 MB) are a comprehensive set of policy solutions aimed at improving the viability and longevity of smaller-scale family farms for generations to come.
Each May, the United States celebrates World Trade Month, a time to reflect on the vital role international trade plays in our economy, particularly in the food and agriculture sector. The Trump Administration remains committed to expanding agricultural exports, recognizing the progress made and the challenges ahead. Exports are a pillar the U.S. farm economy, with nearly half the soybeans, wheat and rice produced here destined for international markets.
(Washington D.C., May 15, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins concludes the final day of her trade delegation visit to the United Kingdom. This visit comes after President Donald J. Trump announced last week, on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day for World War II, a historic U.K.
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