Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Reveals Issues with the EBT Card Program
During the government shutdown, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has been analyzing data from 29 states that have food stamp programs. Her findings revealed an EBT card with over $10,000 in unused balance, along with a card registered to a non-existent individual. “This is a broken and corrupt program,” she stated to reporters. The Supplemental Nutrition […]
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins Discloses Thousands of Food Stamp Fraud Incidents, Leading to More than 100 Arrests
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has expressed concerns that states led by Democrats are not cooperating with the Trump administration’s investigation into illegal immigrants using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). She noted that the agency has been identifying thousands of cases of fraud linked to the food stamp system. In an appearance on Fox News, […]
Trump Reduces China Tariffs as the Nation Welcomes U.S. Agriculture
Trump Reduces Tariffs Following China’s Agricultural Purchases President Trump announced a reduction in tariffs on China after the country agreed to increase its imports of U.S. agricultural products, sharing the news in a post on Truth Social. During a meeting on Thursday at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in South Korea, Trump and Chinese […]
US weighs beef imports from Argentina to reduce prices, says agriculture secretary
U.S. Considers Beef Imports from Argentina Amid Soaring Prices Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated on Tuesday that the U.S. is exploring beef imports from Argentina as a way to tackle the skyrocketing beef prices, which have hit unprecedented levels this year. During her appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” Rollins noted that the Trump administration is […]
Trump’s Agriculture Secretary: ‘The farming economy is struggling’
Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins expressed concerns on Tuesday regarding the state of the agricultural economy, noting that sales have significantly dropped due to trade issues with China and other countries. “The farm economy is really struggling at the moment. We’re working around the clock,” Rollins stated during a recent appearance on Fox Business’s “Make Money […]
Dr. Ben Carson Takes on Advisory Position in the Department of Agriculture under Trump Administration
Dr. Ben Carson, who led the Housing and Urban Development Agency (HUD) during President Donald Trump’s first term, has officially joined the second Trump administration as a member of the Agricultural Advisory Committee. Agriculture Secretary Brook Rollins has appointed Carson as the national advisor on nutrition, health, and housing for the Department of Agriculture. “Many […]
Administration exploring financial support for farmers, says Agriculture secretary
The administration is currently contemplating support options for American farmers this upcoming fall, as stated by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on Monday. At a gathering of the National Agriculture Association in Rogers, Arkansas, Rollins mentioned, “We’re collaborating with our council colleagues to keep a close eye on the market daily to determine what additional assistance […]
Xi Promises Ongoing Support for Cuban Government in Agriculture and Infrastructure During Meeting with Diaz-Canel
Xi Jinping, the Chinese leader, reaffirmed his commitment to back Cuba’s communist government during a meeting with Miguel Diaz-Canel, Cuba’s “president.” Diaz-Canel’s visit to Beijing coincided with a military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of World War II’s conclusion. The Chinese government has been known to offer a skewed narrative of history, claiming a significant […]
Trump Restructures Large Agriculture Department, Moves Officials Out of Washington
USDA Restructuring and Staff Cuts Announced The USDA revealed a significant restructuring on Thursday, citing an oversize workforce and excessive spending that has increased during the Biden administration. As part of the changes, the USDA is planning to reduce its workforce in the Washington, DC area by over 50% while relocating some staff to other […]
Trump’s Agriculture Department Blocks Biden’s Racial Preferences
USDA Ends Discriminatory Programs for Minority Farmers The USDA announced on Thursday that it will stop its programs aimed at increasing profits for minority groups. A new USDA rule eliminates race and gender-based criteria from its farm programs, following litigation that prompted concerns about ongoing discriminatory practices. The agency disclosed a list of over twelve […]