The Department of Agriculture officially has a new leader, and she is the only second female Agriculture Secretary in history.
She was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas shortly after the Senate approved her nomination. It is all business today as she begins her first full day on the job, and she says she wants to take USDA back to its original intent.
One big item she will need to address is the President’s spending freeze and staffing at the Department. This week, a federal judge cleared the way for President Trump’s government employee buyout. It is unclear how many of the 80,000 applications work for USDA.
Rollins says President Trump called to congratulate her shortly after her confirmation. He told her he stands with farmers, and will only make decisions that help them.
October 24, 2026 04:34 PM
President Donald J. Trump announced the launch of the America First Seafood Strategy (PDF, 11.4 MB) and several actions the Trump Administration is taking to support the American seafood industry.
October 23, 2026 07:37 PM
AgriGold field agronomist Brett Leahr says the Midwest corn harvest this year shows how early-season water, late-season heat, drainage, and field topography can affect corn yields.
October 23, 2026 05:27 PM
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New grocery models are being explored as communities look for ways to keep local food access available.
October 23, 2026 05:00 PM
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September placements totaled 1.777 million head, down 12 percent from the previous year and the lowest September total since the series began in 1996.
October 23, 2026 03:44 PM
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The projected $55.4 billion would surpass the previous government payment record set in 2020.
October 23, 2026 03:00 PM
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