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Trump Officially Names Brooke Rollins as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture

By John Dobberstein posted on November 23, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

Rollins is originally from Texas and graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development. She then earned a law degree at the University of Texas School of Law.

Kelly Loeffler Expected as Trump's Pick for Secretary of Agriculture

By John Dobberstein posted on November 22, 2024 | Posted in Soil Health

If her nomination is confirmed, it will be a key position, as Department of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy has threatened to crack down on unhealthy food – which is making many in the agricultural industry nervous about government overreach.

Last-Minute Farm Bill Proposal from Senate Emerges, GOP Balks

By John Dobberstein posted on November 20, 2024 | Posted in Equipment, Precision Agriculture, Soil Health

The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, originally pitched last May, would also “lay the groundwork for a moonshot in agriculture research” and provide immediate assistance to producers impacted by severe weather and declining revenue.

No-Tiller Jimmy Emmons Vying for Secretary of Agriculture in Trump Administration

By John Dobberstein posted on November 17, 2024 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Water Management

Emmons said in a LinkedIn post Sunday he was “very honored and excited” about the opportunity should it come to fruition. “We are at a critical time for our soil, food and human health. We welcome the challenge before us at USDA if we get the opportunity.”

Commodity Classic Returns In-Person in New Orleans

Trade industry reps, farmers, scientists and government officials meet to present new policy and products and discuss the future of ag.

By Brian O'Connor posted on April 1, 2022 | Posted in Seeding & Planting, Crop Protection

The Commodity Classic returned in-person in March, drawing farmers, researchers and industry reps. The Classic drew the usual flurry of new product announcements and demonstrations. This year’s conference included announced federal programs, information sessions with industry leaders and 56 rows of trade-floor booths.

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