Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
President Trump expected to get proposals by end of week
RFK Jr. | Biofuels | Crop insurance, farm loans | Food security | Trade policy | Avian flu and egg prices | Farm bill | USDA modernization | Farmer aid | Food aid and budget scrutiny
Trump dismisses EU’s potential ban on U.S. soybean imports | SNAP cuts could hit retail giants
A push for reform in agricultural policy and spending
Trump admin. alters way to deal with bird flu | DOGE firings continue | Is NASS/WAOB safe?
Focus moves from culling to biosecurity and medication.
Rollins to Hold ‘Fireside Chat’ at Top Producer Summit on Tuesday Morning | Rollins Lists Key Agenda
U.S. gov’t firings | U.S./Russia plan summit | Energy Dominance Council | Reviving LNG exports | Reclaiming ‘green bank’ grants
USDA, other agency and industry analysts consulted
Rollins holds bird flu session at USDA and details her busy agenda
Lutnick: Studies and calculations completed by April 1, after which Trump could act immediately
Rollins, RFK Jr. expected to get Senate approval today | Egg prices | House budget
GT Thompson: ‘USDA’s reckless accounting gimmicks under Vilsack were bad bookkeeping, abuse of taxpayer resources and violation of law’
House plans calls for $230 billion in unspecified ag-related cuts over ten years
Sticky inflation puts pressure on Trump administration amid Fed concern about rising prices
Trump considers exemption for Australia on steel, aluminum tariffs | Courts stop Trump actions
EQIP woes | China hits back with tariffs | U.S. foreign aid | India’s leader to meet with Trump
Senate votes this week on Rollins, RFK Jr., Lutnick, Gabbard and Loeffler
Effect on U.S./Japan and U.S./Europe trade could be significant
Jobs report today | Budget battle heats up | Vought confirmed as OMB director | China moves against U.S. firms