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Secretary Rollins Leads Trade Delegation to United Kingdom, Kicks Off Aggressive Travel Agenda to Promote American Agriculture Worldwide
Thu May 8, 10:00AM CDT
(Washington, D.C., May 8, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will visit the United Kingdom May 12-14. This comes after President Donald J. Trump announced today, on the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe, a new trade agreement in principle that will lower tariffs, remove trade...
Secretary Rollins Hosts Farmers First Roundtable, Announces Expedited Disaster Aid
Wed May 7, 12:00PM CDT
(Washington, D.C., May 7, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today held the inaugural Farmers First roundtable at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Secretary Rollins hosted Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Board of Directors for the National Association of State Departm...
Secretary Rollins Requires States to Provide Records on SNAP Benefits, Ensure Lawful Use of Federal Funds
Tue May 6, 1:00PM CDT
Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025 — Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will require States to make certain all records associated with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and allotments are shared with the federal government.
USDA Announces Approval of D-SNAP for Kentucky Disaster Areas
Tue May 6, 6:30AM CDT
WASHINGTON, May 6, 2025 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that people recovering from recent severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding may be eligible for food assistance through USDA’s Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP). Approximately...
USDA Acts to Boost Timber Production, Reduce Wildfire Risk
Tue May 6, 4:30AM CDT
(Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025) – U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced $23 million in grants to support transporting hazardous fuels – such as dead or downed trees – from national forests to processing facilities. Through the USDA Forest Service’s Hazardous Fuels Transportation Pro...
Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development
Fri May 2, 1:00PM CDT
(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles.
USDA Participates in Targeted SNAP Benefit Fraud Operations
Fri May 2, 11:30AM CDT
(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) – U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigations Unit, in conjunction with Federal law enforcement partners, conducted operations this week to target criminals engaged in defrauding American taxpayers by stealing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNA...
In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Works to Make America Healthy Again
Fri May 2, 9:48AM CDT
(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) - In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken bold action to support the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and work to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) at the United States Department of Agriculture...
Secretary Rollins Praises President Trump’s Budget, Applauds Fiscal Responsibility
Fri May 2, 5:47AM CDT
(Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump submitted his FY 2026 budget proposal to Congress:
In First 100 Days, Secretary Rollins Puts Farmers First, Reverses Woke Priorities of Biden Administration
Thu May 1, 8:30AM CDT
(Washington, D.C., May 1, 2025) - In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has worked to put Farmers First and reverse the woke Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda of the Biden Administration.
United States and Mexico Reach Agreement to Resume Eradication Efforts on New World Screwworm
Wed Apr 30, 1:18PM CDT
(Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today that Mexico has committed to eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft, and waive customs duties on eradication equipment aiding in the response to the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). Due to this...
Secretary Rollins Hosts Maude Family in Washington After U.S. Government Dropped Lawfare Case
Wed Apr 30, 6:42AM CDT
(Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today hosted Charles and Heather Maude at the U.S. Department of Agriculture headquarters alongside U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and members of Congress to address the senseless politically motivat...
In the First 100 Days of the Trump Administration, Secretary Rollins Puts Farmers First
Wed Apr 30, 1:00AM CDT
(Washington, D.C., April 30, 2025) - In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has taken action to support the leadership of President Donald J. Trump and put Farmers First at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Secretary Rollins and Secretary Kennedy Visit Texas to Meet with Farmers Who Are Making America Healthy Again and Utilizing Stewardship Practices, Secretary Rollins Provides Update on New World Screwworm
Tue Apr 29, 2:27PM CDT
(Washington, D.C., April 29, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited Texas with U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss food security and learn how America’s farmers are working to Make America Healthy Again. During the visit, Secretary...
USDA to Issue $1.3 Billion to Specialty Crop Producers Through Second Marketing Assistance Program Payment
Tue Apr 29, 8:39AM CDT
(College Station, T.X., April 29, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a second round of payments coming this week for specialty crop producers through the Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops (MASC) program, providing up to $1.3 billion in additional program...