JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (RFD-TV) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Missouri last week to unveil a new five-step plan aimed at supporting the farm economy during a time of high input costs and challenging markets. While in the state, Rollins toured local operations, including Missouri producer Marty Richardson’s farm, and met directly with producers to hear their concerns.
Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report to share highlights from the visit and her perspective on USDA’s new initiatives.
In her conversation with RFD-TV News, Chinn described the value of bringing Secretary Rollins to Missouri to witness firsthand the work being done by the state’s producers. She also recapped the announcement of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Justice Department to examine fertilizer and seed costs, emphasizing how those rising expenses have put pressure on Missouri farmers.
Chinn underscored the importance of open dialogue between producers and federal leaders, sharing her insights into the broader conversations that took place during the farm tour — from harvest progress to the ongoing challenges farmers are facing this season.
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