The industry is still working to move along from last week’s “Make America Healthy Again” report. Farmer and rancher groups are largely unhappy with the commission led by Robert Kennedy Jr.
The Farm Bureau calls foul on their message around pesticides and says America’s producers are the first ones committed to keeping Americans healthy.
“We’re dedicated to continuous improvement. That’s how American agriculture is as efficient, productive, and safe as it is today, because we’re grounded by sound science and technological advances. We’ve got the greatest, most abundant, and safest food system,” said Sam Kieffer.
During a Senate Committee hearing last week before the report came out, lawmakers grilled Kennedy on its possible findings. Kennedy said he has been and remains committed to U.S. farmers.
“I said during my campaign when I was running for President, and I have said repeatedly throughout this process: we cannot take any step that will put a single farmer in this country out of business. There are a million farmers who rely on glyphosate; 100% of corn in this country relies on glyphosate, and we are not going to do anything to jeopardize that business model.”
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March 05, 2026 02:59 PM
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Glyphosate and phosphorus are deemed critical to U.S. national defense, ensuring farmers’ access while signaling a shift toward regenerative agriculture. RealAg Radio host Shaun Haney shares insight on the Trump Administration’s move and what it could mean for U.S. farmers moving forward.
February 24, 2026 01:30 PM
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Ag leaders say President Donald Trump’s State of the Union is unlikely to spark major agriculture headlines, but ongoing tariff uncertainty and trade policy remain key concerns, as does the debate around glyphosate and the status of the next Farm Bill.
February 24, 2026 11:57 AM
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University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold discusses the ongoing measles outbreak in the United States and the importance of vaccination awareness on this week’s Rural Health Matters.
February 18, 2026 01:58 PM
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Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law reviews key highlights from the House Agriculture Committee’s latest farm bill proposal.
February 17, 2026 12:16 PM
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Gretchen Kuck of the National Corn Growers Association joined us to discuss the Ag Coalition for USMCA’s report findings and expectations ahead of the upcoming USMCA review.
February 11, 2026 12:17 PM
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