Articles by Lydia Johnson

House Republicans are down in Florida today trying to hash out plans for the budget reconciliation process that’s critical to President Donald Trump’s spending and tax priorities. Monday evening, Trump appealed to the GOP rank and file to get unified behind the agenda.

Trump to ‘override’ California water laws * GOP plots budget plans

After serving 12 of the past 16 years leading the Department of Agriculture, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack has been named CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation to continue the legacy of global food security and sustainable agriculture leader, Norman Borlaug. 

Brooke Rollins appears poised for Senate confirmation after a Senate Ag Committee hearing where she strongly defended President Donald Trump’s policies while stressing repeatedly that she’ll work to protect U.S. agriculture.

Newsom wants a water buddy in Trump * CDFA’s new climate plan * Winegrape growers gear up * Rollins hearing goes smoothly

Ag Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins is on Capitol Hill today for her confirmation hearing with the Senate Ag Committee. She’s expected to face questioning about bird flu, biofuel policy and nutrition assistance, among other issues. 

Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins assured senators Thursday the Trump administration would provide another round financial aid if farmers are hurt by a trade war sparked by increased tariffs. She offered less assurance to farmers concerned about losing workers due to the administration's planned mass deportations. 

Agriculture Secretary-nominee Brooke Rollins will use her confirmation hearing Thursday to call for "immediately and comprehensively"  containing ongoing animal disease outbreaks, and she will pledge to serve all of agriculture and all Americans, according to her opening statement. 
 

Kahn, Soares & Conway hired Abby Taylor-Silva as managing director of regulatory affairs. The California Foundation for Commerce and Education hired Luis Quiñonez as president of the  CalChamber-affiliated non-profit research organization.

Nominees have been named for numerous USDA undersecretary and senior staff positions.