Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
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
Ad hoc disaster and economic aid fuel historic increase
Decision day for millions of federal employees re: offer to resign with benefits
Will NASS reinstate July Cattle Inventory report? | USAID employees face administrative leave amid spending cuts | USDA FSA employees face job uncertainty