Government Efficiency
Trump Administration moving to ensure state waste comes with consequences
The funding will support construction and renovation projects aimed at strengthening agricultural research nationwide.
The USDA says the transition will be phased in over time, with support for affected employees.
USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden explains the shift is part of a larger review of underused federal office space.
The update comes as congressional leaders continue working toward passage of a new Farm Bill.
Congressman Mark Messmer discusses the Farm Bill, rural investment priorities, Prop 12, and support for farmers facing economic pressure.
“Irresponsible Lending Has No Place in Government Programs,” the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a press release.
A bipartisan Senate delegation recently traveled to China ahead of President Trump’s meeting in Beijing.
On Tuesday’s Cow Guy Close, host Scott Shellady spoke with USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden about the decision, what he saw during a recent tour of the property, and why the department believes closure is the best path forward.