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Photos: 2025 Bipartisan Inaugural Ag Ball
Nearly 1,500 aggies gathered Monday, Jan. 20, for the 2025 Bipartisan Inaugural Ball Celebrating American Agriculture. Known as the "farm prom," attendees heard from members of congress, trade associations and industry leaders at the Grand Hyatt in Washington D.C. on the night of President Donald Trump's inauguration. For entertainment, guests even listened to former House Ag Committee Chair Collin Peterson play guitar.
The Agri-Pulse team compiled an album of snapshots from the event including some familiar faces, speakers, members of Congress and special guests.
Ag Secretary Nominee Brooke Rollins spoke to the crowd of aggies alongside the USDA Deputy Secretary nominee Stephen Vaden and incoming USDA chief of staff, Kailee Tkacz Buller.
Former House Ag Committee Chairman Collin Peterson plays in the band at the Inaugural Ag Ball.
Sara Wyant with Kailee Tkacz Buller, current National Oilseed Processers Association president and CEO, and Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins' selection as USDA chief of staff.
L to R: Alexis Taylor, Rod Snyder, and Kip Tom
L to R: Agri-Pulse associate editor Lydia Johnson, founder and publisher Sara Wyant, and eastern sales associate Hannah Fonseca.
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig speaks to the crowd.
The Bipartisan Inaugural Ball venue at the Grand Hyatt.
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson speaks to the crowd in a Holstein print bowtie at the ag inaugural ball Jan. 20
Agri-Pulse editor in chief Philip Brasher with wife, Lenora.
Senate Ag Committee member Roger Marshall, R-Kan., addresses the VIP room crowd speaking with optimism that a Republican trifecta can pass a new farm bill.
Agri-Pulse contributing editor Jeff Nalley served as emcee of the event.
Agri-Pulse founder and publisher Sara Wyant and chief operating officer and vice president, Al Johnson.
House Ag Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson with Al Johnson.
Sarah Frey of Frey Farms spoke at the event.
Al Johnson and Torrey Advisory Group principal, Michael Torrey.
Deputy Ag Secretary nominee Stephen Vaden speaks to the crowd.
CropLife America president and CEO Alex Dunn speaks to the crowd.
Former House Ag Committee Chair, Collin Peterson.
L to R: House Ag Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson, Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Jeff Nalley.
Cathy Burns, CEO of The International Fresh Produce Association, speaks to the crowd.
Agri-Pulse's Lydia Johnson and Hannah Pagel.
North American Highbush Blueberry Council member and New Jersey farmer Chelsea Consalo of Consalo Family Farms and fiancé.
Incoming USDA chief of staff Kailee Tkacz Buller speaks to the crowd. She is currently president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association.
Agri-Pulse's Al Johnson, Sara Wyant, and Lydia Johnson with Carley Esser, Senate Ag Committee professional staff.
Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins.
Agri-Pulse's Lydia Johnson, Jeff Nalley, and Hannah Pagel.
