Newly confirmed U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins appointed Tom Schultz as the 21st Chief of the Forest Service.
In a statement, Rollins expressed her certainty with this pick:
“Tom is the right person to lead the Forest Service right now, and I know he will fight every day to restore America’s national forest.”
Schultz is taking the helm from Chief Randy Moore, who recently announced his retirement.
Schultz expressed his gratitude for the role:
“I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be the next Chief of the Forest Service. I will work tirelessly to further support and protect our rural communities.”
Schultz previously served as VP of Resource and Government Affairs at Idaho Forest Group. He is also a former U.S. Air Force Officer and was Director of the Idaho Department of Lands.
The initiative could create more opportunities for farmers and ranchers to sell food within their communities.
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Eligible LLCs and S corporations can now access separate USDA payment limits for each qualifying member beginning with the 2026 program year.
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Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy Jointly Unveil New Investments to Bring More Nutrient-Dense, Local Food into Schools and Give Cafeterias the Tools to Serve Healthier Meals
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Industry leaders warn of losses to domestic production and jobs.
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The new option could provide stronger protection when forage losses coincide with higher replacement feed costs.
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With the Aug. 31 deadline approaching, Farm CPA Paul Neiffer encouraged farmers not to wait until the final days to address any questions or discrepancies with their records.
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