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USDA and HHS Roll Out Updated Dietary Guidelines

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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday the start of implementing the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The update aims to guide nutrition policy and support healthier food choices nationwide. Secretary…

Celebrating Rising Consumer Demand

Published January 7, 2026

Potato industry leaders say new federal dietary guidelines and shifting consumer habits are reinforcing the nutritional and economic importance of potatoes. Speaking at Potato Expo 2026, Northland Potato Growers Executive Director Gary Shields said national unity and research-backed messaging continue…

New Nutrition Policy Seen as Win for Potatoes

Published January 7, 2026

New federal dietary guidelines released by the Trump Administration are being viewed as a positive development for the potato industry. Speaking at Potato Expo 2026, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said the updated nutrition messaging signals a major shift…

Dietary Guidelines Spark Concern in Sugar Sector

Published January 7, 2026

The new dietary guidelines could have implications for U.S. sugar producers, including sugarbeet growers in the Red River Valley. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Director Harrison Weber says the guidelines could paint an inaccurate picture of sugar’s place…

Stagflation Expected to Persist

Published December 30, 2025

AgriBusiness Global has released its annual forecast for factors expected to influence agriculture in 2026. The report predicts that input prices will remain flat or rise as suppliers compete for a smaller pool of farm purchases. China’s ongoing economic pressures,…

Trump Administration Launches $700 Million Regenerative Pilot Program

Published December 11, 2025

The Trump Administration is launching a $700 million Regenerative Pilot Program to help U.S. farmers adopt practices that improve soil health, protect water quality, and boost long-term productivity. The initiative, announced by Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and Health and…

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

Published December 8, 2025

National Cattlemen's Beef Association President-elect Gene Copenhaver says the U.S. cattle industry remains strong but continues to face pressure from trade issues, pests, and political challenges. Speaking at the Minnesota State Cattlemen's Association Convention in St. Cloud, Copenhaver noted, “there…

Advocating for the Crop Protection Business

Published November 29, 2025

Crop protection products are facing greater scrutiny within the Make America Healthy Again movement. AMVAC Product Development Manager Wen Carter believes it is important to be an advocate for these tools. "We are working with the growers and the industry…

MAHA Movement Puts Spotlight on Crop Protection Industry

Published November 21, 2025

At the 2025 NAFB National Convention, CropLife America President and CEO Alexandra Dunn said the "Make America Healthy Again" movement has increased scrutiny on pesticides and raised broad questions about food system safety. Dunn emphasized that crop protection products undergo…

Bode Calls for Science-Based Approach in MAHA Policy

Published November 21, 2025

Corn Refiners Association President and CEO John Bode says the administration’s MAHA initiative is generating momentum on chronic disease prevention while raising red flags for agriculture. “When science and risk-based policies are abandoned, we see things like irrational challenges to…

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USDA and HHS Roll Out Updated Dietary Guidelines

Celebrating Rising Consumer Demand

New Nutrition Policy Seen as Win for Potatoes

Dietary Guidelines Spark Concern in Sugar Sector

Stagflation Expected to Persist

Trump Administration Launches $700 Million Regenerative Pilot Program

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

Advocating for the Crop Protection Business

MAHA Movement Puts Spotlight on Crop Protection Industry

Bode Calls for Science-Based Approach in MAHA Policy

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