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.”
NEFB President Mark McHargue recaps the Farm Bureau’s Annual Convention, producer sentiment in Nebraska, and discusses key issues facing agriculture.
January 15, 2026 01:17 PM
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Expanded school access to whole milk provides modest but reliable demand support for U.S. dairy producers.
January 15, 2026 10:14 AM
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University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold joined us to share practical health and safety guidance for managing respiratory and skin health during the winter season.
January 14, 2026 02:04 PM
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Federal nutrition policy is signaling a stronger demand for whole foods produced by U.S. farmers and ranchers. Consumer-facing guidance favors animal protein, but institutional demand may change little under existing saturated fat limits.
January 08, 2026 11:42 AM
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins today released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030.
January 07, 2026 11:55 AM
Pork producers warn that proposed definitions of “ultra-processed” food in guidelines from the “Make America Healthy Again” plan could negatively impact industry-standard bacon, sausage, and feed practices.
December 22, 2025 01:38 PM
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Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins signed six MAHA waivers for SNAP in Hawaii, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee.
December 10, 2025 02:25 PM
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December 10, 2025 10:36 AM
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As National Advisor, Carson will counsel both President Trump and Secretary Rollins on nutrition, healthcare access in rural areas, and housing. He will also serve as a key member of the MAHA Commission.
September 24, 2025 02:08 PM
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