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Texas A&M to build new meat science center

04/01/26 6:01 AM By Sarah Gonzalez

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Texas A&M University will invest $133 million to build a new meat science center on its main campus by 2028.

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Rollins pleased with Hill meetings, says ag issues 'bipartisan'

12/18/24 5:25 PM By Lydia Johnson

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President-elect Donald Trump’s selection for agriculture secretary, Brooke Rollins, told Agri-Pulse Wednesday her meetings with senators this week have been "extremely productive" and highlighted the regional and bipartisan nature of farm policy.

Opinion: Brooke Rollins: Texas' next world changer

12/18/24 1:44 PM By Rick Perry

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In this opinion piece, former Governor Rick Perry highlights Brooke's ag background and his long-time working relationship and personal friendship with Brooke Rollins.

Brooke Rollins, leader of Trump policy arm, picked for USDA

11/23/24 4:25 PM By Philip Brasher

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Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, an organization closely allied with President-elect Donald Trump, has been selected to serve as agriculture secretary.

Daybreak Nov. 29: Pork industry gets extension on line speeds

11/29/23 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Bill Tomson, Jacqui Fatka, Steve Davies, and Noah Wicks

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USDA has decided to extend a series of trial projects testing higher line speeds in six pork processing plants.

Payment limits to be reconsidered in farm bill

06/16/23 4:12 PM By Jana Rose Schleis

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Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, plans to attempt once again to reform the existing farm bill payment limits, seeking to tighten the amount of people eligible for the government's agricultural programs.

Daybreak August 3: Ag groups to Senate: Pass H-2A reforms

08/03/22 10:00 AM By Steve Davies, Philip Brasher, and Noah Wicks

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Leading farm groups are making another appeal to senators ahead of their August recess to reach agreement on reforms to the H-2A visa program for farmworkers.

Daybreak April 25: Study: Cattle bill revisions softened impact

04/25/22 10:00 AM By Bill Tomson, Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, and Noah Wicks

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Ahead of a key Senate hearing this week, economists at Texas A&M University have finished their analysis of a revised bill that would mandate levels of cash trading in the cattle markets.

Daybreak March 17: Senate Ag commissions fertilizer study update

03/17/22 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Noah Wicks

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Fertilizer prices are continuing to soar and threatening to go higher, so the Senate Agriculture Committee has asked economists at Texas A&M University to update a study that detailed the sharp cost increases heading into this year.

Daybreak Jan. 21: Vilsack's climate spending price tag

01/21/22 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher, Steve Davies, Bill Tomson, and Hannah Pagel

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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack confirms that USDA is expecting to spend about $1 billion from the Commodity Credit Corp. for developing climate-smart agricultural commodities.

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Gary Adams - National Cotton Council

This week's Open Mic guest is Gary Adams, President and CEO of the National Cotton Council. Like other row crop producers, cotton farmers are facing higher input costs and increased global competition. Adams says Brazilian farmers have ramped up production and taken a greater share of the Chinese market. He shares why cotton farmers are hopeful for a new farm bill this year, as well as the Buy American Cotton Act, which would encourage domestic mills to utilize American-grown cotton. Adams also discusses the industry's "Plant not Plastic" campaign which is aimed at helping consumers understand the link between synthetic clothing and the microplastics you inhale.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: IFPA's Cathy Burns on ag labor and packaging regulations; Ag groups on Brazil

Several states are moving forward with Extended Producer Responsibility laws that shift the cost of recycling packaging from local governments to producers of consumer products. International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns explains the consequences of the policy. Plus, Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association and Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association outline how their sectors are being impacted by Brazil's ag production.

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