Other Ag News:

(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.

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:

(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.

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.