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Family farmers flag bureaucracy and hurdles to accessing federal funds

Family farmers flag bureaucracy and hurdles to accessing federal funds

by André Hiroki | Jan 15, 2026 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — Witnesses from across the agricultural sector told senators that small and family farms play a critical role in feeding Americans but continue to face bureaucratic barriers and limited access to federal programs during a hearing to examine growth in the...
Brooke Rollins questioned on tariffs, immigration at confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary

Brooke Rollins questioned on tariffs, immigration at confirmation hearing for Agriculture Secretary

by Micah Sandy | Jan 23, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, defended President Trump’s immigration, tariff and telework policies Thursday during her confirmation hearing before the United States Senate Committee on Agriculture,...
Looming government shutdown threatens farmers and consumers, Agriculture secretary warns

Looming government shutdown threatens farmers and consumers, Agriculture secretary warns

by Lindsey Byman | Feb 29, 2024 | Environment, Featured

WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack warned lawmakers that preparing for potential government shutdown is “an extraordinary waste of time and resources.”  “This team is working their tail off,” Vilsack said on Wednesday during a USDA oversight hearing by the...

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