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2026 Trade Missions Target Key Global Markets

Published December 30, 2025

The USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026 to expand and diversify global market opportunities for American farmers and ranchers. USDA officials say increasing exports is critical to the health of both the agricultural sector and the…

Hoeven Announces Major Boost for Rural Hospitals

Published December 30, 2025

North Dakota is set to receive a major boost for rural health care with more than $198 million in federal funding for fiscal year 2026. Senator John Hoeven says the funding comes through the One Big Beautiful Bill’s Rural Health…

Lindberg: Bridge Program Supports Farmers Ahead of 2026

Published December 18, 2025

The Trump administration says farmer bridge assistance is designed to help producers manage short-term financial pressures, with the potential for additional aid depending on congressional action. United States Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg…

USDA Combines Aid and Trade to Stabilize Agriculture

Published December 18, 2025

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says the administration is focused on helping farmers facing tight margins and global uncertainty. “The Secretary (Brooke Rollins) and the President (Donald Trump) recognize there was a need right now…

FBA Provide Support Until ARC/PLC Payments Kick In

Published December 16, 2025

According to North Dakota FSA State Executive Director Brad Thykeson, the Farmer Bridge Assistance payments are designed to help fill the financial gap until updated ARC and PLC payments are distributed in October. “I think that the Trump administration realizes…

Halstrom: China Trade Losses Could Reach $3B

Published December 16, 2025

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will hold a hearing this week reviewing the Phase One trade agreement with China, originally negotiated during President Donald Trump’s first term. U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom says the…

Potato Industry Says $1 Billion Aid Falls Short

Published December 11, 2025

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says potato growers are still trying to determine how much support they may receive from the administration’s newly announced $1 billion allocation for specialty crops. Quarles said growers nationwide are dealing with steep financial…

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…

Craig Criticizes White House Over Farm Policy

Published December 10, 2025

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Representative Angie Craig used the panel’s annual Member Day hearing to sharply criticize the administration’s approach to farm and food policy. Craig said rising costs, trade instability, and policy uncertainty are hurting producers and families…

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…

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Articles tagged under: Trump Administration

2026 Trade Missions Target Key Global Markets

Hoeven Announces Major Boost for Rural Hospitals

Lindberg: Bridge Program Supports Farmers Ahead of 2026

USDA Combines Aid and Trade to Stabilize Agriculture

FBA Provide Support Until ARC/PLC Payments Kick In

Halstrom: China Trade Losses Could Reach $3B

Potato Industry Says $1 Billion Aid Falls Short

Trump Administration Launches $700 Million Regenerative Pilot Program

Craig Criticizes White House Over Farm Policy

Copenhaver: Cattle Industry Strong Amid Ongoing Challenges

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