How RFK Jr. could actually reform industrial agriculture
At first glance, the incoming Trump administration does not hold much promise for farm system supporters. Take, for example, Brooke Rollins, President Trump's pick for Secretary of Agriculture. Section dedicated to agriculture The web page for the America First Policy Institute, of which Rollins is CEO, says almost nothing about food or agriculture. In fact, […]
Scott skips interview with Congressional Black Caucus amid Agriculture race
Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) skipped a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Wednesday as the race for the top Democratic seat on the House Agriculture Committee intensifies. The move irritated some CBC members who are scrutinizing the Democratic seat on the House Agriculture Committee. various candidates. Mr. Scott is currently the ranking member […]
US agriculture officials mandate testing of milk supply for bird flu | Bird flu
The U.S. national milk supply must be tested for the avian influenza virus under a new federal order from the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday. The mandate comes as authorities seek to combat the rapid spread of avian influenza, known as H5N1, among dairy herds. In California, the top dairy producing state, the virus […]
US agriculture industry tests artificial intelligence
In the 1930s, there were approximately 6.8 million farms in the United States. The area averaged about 155 acres. Over the next few decades, the number of farms rapidly declined to about 1.9 million in 2023. Those farms grew to an average of about 464 acres. As agriculture changes over time, experts believe artificial intelligence […]
5 things to know about Trump Agriculture pick Brooke Rollins
President-elect Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins, a former White House aide during his first administration, to serve as USDA secretary for a second term. “Mr. Brooke's commitment to supporting America's farmers, preserving America's food sufficiency, and restoring America's small towns that rely on agriculture is second to none,” President Trump said in a statement. Rollins, […]
Trump Names Former Adviser Brooke Rollins As His Pick For Agriculture Secretary
AFPI Chairman and Chief Executive Officer watches former U.S. President Donald Trump exit the stage after speaking at the America First Policy Institute Agenda Summit in Washington, DC, July 26, 2022. Brooke Rollins, CEO (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril Elfie3:47 PM – Saturday, November 23, 2024 […]
Trump Selects Brooke Rollins to Serve as the Secretary of Agriculture
President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he has selected Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture at the Department of Agriculture. In a press release from the Trump-Vance transition team, Trump praised Rollins. serve He is president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) and previously served as acting director of the Domestic […]
Trump taps Brooke Rollins as agriculture secretary
President-elect Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture. In a statement Saturday, President Trump praised Rollins' “work to support America's farmers, protect America's food independence, and restore America's small towns that rely on agriculture.” “A proud graduate of Texas A&M University, Mr. Brooke earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Development […]
Trump picks Brooke Rollins for Agriculture Secretary: Report
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated former White House domestic policy adviser Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture. He made the announcement at Truth Social on Saturday afternoon.. Mr. Rollins currently serves as president and CEO of the America First Policy Institute, a think tank led by former Trump administration officials that was established to […]
Massie signals he is open to agriculture role in Trump administration
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) indicated Wednesday that he is “ready and willing” to accept a role on agriculture in President-elect Trump's administration, although he has already accepted a role as Secretary of Agriculture. He denied the rumors. “President Trump's landslide victory secured power for big ideas like reversing chronic disease, conserving land, and empowering America's […]