Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins faced tough questions this week from a Senate Subcommittee.
She is standing by President Trump’s plans for trade and says that while things may get rocky, she plans to keep the conversations going.
“It’s never easy to change the status quo. The easiest thing for us to do is just say, ‘Oh, it’s great, and we don’t want to make anyone mad, and let’s just keep moving forward and keep adding money to the programs.’ This is what I believe voters asked for, and we’ll continue to have these discussions.”
Rollins emphasized USDA’s commitment to taxpayers, saying several programs, like the McGovern-Dole program, must return to their original intent. She also said she will lay out her plan next week to re-organize USDA, which will include bringing back some Farm Service Agency and APHIS staff.
The dairy industry is encouraged by potential H-2A reforms while supporting renewal of the USMCA.
Experts note that economic growth, fuel demand, and energy diversification are opening new opportunities for U.S. grain and ethanol exports in Southeast Asia.
The USDA’s new cotton initiative comes as policymakers continue to focus on stabilizing farm income across major row crops while balancing export exposure with domestic supply chain resilience.
Industry leaders say rising Tier 2 imports are adding pressure to domestic producers.
Global markets react to events in the Middle East as world leaders gather at the G7 Summit, affecting agriculture, energy, and trade. RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney joins us to discuss the developments and their potential impact on agriculture.
Mexico and Canada remain critical buyers for U.S. corn, pork, dairy, beef, wheat, and other products.
