As friends and families get ready to kick off summer by firing up the grill and serving foods at a cookout, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) shares some tips to keep your celebrations safe. “Food safety is a year-round priority, but it’s especially important during summer months when …
Category: Ag News
May 13
Secretary Rollins Announces New Agricultural Marketing Service Administrator
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the appointment of Erin Morris as the next Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), which operates under the Department’s Marketing and Regulatory Programs mission area. “My fellow Fightin’ Texas Aggie Erin Morris brings a strong track record of leadership, technical knowledge, …
May 13
USCA Brings Producer Voices and Priorities to Washington in 2025 DC Fly-In
The United States Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) brought cattle producers from across the country to the nation’s capital for its 2025 DC Fly-In, May 5-6, where focus was placed on trade, continued strength in the marketplace, animal ID, labeling, and domestic herd health. “America’s cattle producers are facing unprecedented challenges — and opportunities. Through direct conversations …
May 13
Oklahoma Weather: From Record Rains to Summer Heat with State Climatologist Gary McManus
Farm Director KC Sheperd recently spoke with State Climatologist Gary McManus about the recent dramatic weather shifts in Oklahoma, from record-breaking rainfall to the looming summer heat. McManus provided an insightful look at the state’s current conditions and what Oklahomans can expect in the coming months. “Well, it’s certainly been quiet recently, for the last …
May 13
Chairman Thompson Releases Budget Reconciliation Text
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement after releasing the committee print to comply with the reconciliation directives included in H. Con. Res. 14 Section 2001(b)(1): “For far too long, the SNAP program has drifted from a bridge to support American households in need to a permanent destination riddled with bureaucratic inefficiencies, …
May 13
Dairy Defined: Milk is Defined by Safety
In an era of evolving food policy (and the worries that entails), it’s good to know that food-safety safeguards that have existed for generations are still doing their jobs, no matter what the anxiety of the month may be. Milk is Exhibit A of the tried-and-true in action. The Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) regulating all …
May 13
Ranking Member Angie Craig Blasts Catastrophic Food Assistance Cuts
Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after House Republicans unveiled their bill to decimate the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and take food assistance away from millions of seniors, children, veterans and people with disabilities. “With American families feeling anxious about the economy and so much uncertainty in farm country, …
May 13
Secretary Rollins Concludes Day One of United Kingdom Agricultural Trade Delegation, Meets with U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens and U.K. Counterparts
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins concluded her first day in the United Kingdom during her trade delegation visit. This visit comes after President Donald J. Trump announced last week, on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, a historic U.K. trade deal that will lower tariffs, remove trade barriers, increase market access, and strengthen cooperation on …
May 13
Pork Producers Score Reconciliation Relief, Remain Committed to Prop. 12 Fix
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) President Duane Stateler, a pork producer from McComb, Ohio, released the following statement on the recently released reconciliation package from the House Agriculture Committee. “America’s pork producers recognize and greatly appreciate the tireless efforts by congressional champions of farming and agriculture, especially Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson, in securing as many pork …
May 13
Curt Hanson and Cody King Join Meristem Crop Performance
Two more leading agronomic professionals have joined Meristem Crop Performance, one of the fastest-growing crop input suppliers in America. Curt Hanson will serve farm operations in North Dakota as sales representative and Cody King becomes sales representative serving farm businesses in South Dakota. Hanson and King both have deep experience in helping growers boost their …
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