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USDA and HHS Roll Out Updated Dietary Guidelines

Published February 12, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Wednesday the implementation of the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Rollins said the guidelines will be applied “through rulemaking and education.” At the same time,…

Administration Elevates Agriculture as National Security Priority

Published February 12, 2026

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration between the two departments under the National Farm Security Action Plan. The plan, launched in July 2025, positions American agriculture as a…

Klobuchar Highlights Ag Challenges at NASDA Conference

Published February 5, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar called for stability in trade policy, renewed investment in USDA programs, and swift action on a bipartisan Farm Bill while addressing the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Winter Policy Conference in…

Lindberg: Trade Deals Deliver New Market Access

Published January 16, 2026

Following a trade mission to Malaysia, USDA Undersecretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says recent trade agreements are opening new doors for U.S. farmers and ranchers. “These rapid response missions are taking advantage of new…

Grassley Slams RFS Delay

Published January 13, 2026

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is urging the Trump administration to quickly finalize renewable fuel standard volume obligations, saying the delay is hurting biofuel markets and adding financial pressure for farmers. The rule was supposed to take effect on January 1,…

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…

Walz Will Not Seek Third Term

Published January 5, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced he will not seek a third term, saying he wants to focus on addressing challenges facing the state rather than running a political campaign. “Every minute that I spend defending my own political interests would…

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Published January 5, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could have ripple effects on global oil markets and agricultural trade, particularly with China and other Central and South American countries. Truitt notes that while Venezuela…

Maduro Captured by U.S. Forces, Faces Federal Charges

Published January 5, 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by U.S. forces and brought to the United States to face federal criminal charges. The operation follows a superseding federal indictment in the Southern District of New York, accusing Maduro and associates of…

Articles tagged under: Trump Administration

USDA and HHS Roll Out Updated Dietary Guidelines

Administration Elevates Agriculture as National Security Priority

Klobuchar Highlights Ag Challenges at NASDA Conference

Lindberg: Trade Deals Deliver New Market Access

Grassley Slams RFS Delay

New Nutrition Policy Seen as Win for Potatoes

Dietary Guidelines Spark Concern in Sugar Sector

Walz Will Not Seek Third Term

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Maduro Captured by U.S. Forces, Faces Federal Charges

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