Texas Representative Monica De La Cruz is hopeful the 119th Congress and Trump administration can secure the border and provide an adequate workforce for agriculture. Renewable fuels advocates remain hopeful for new opportunities in 2025. 

Uncertainty surrounds President Trump's plan for downsizing the federal workforce, tariffs on trading partners and future of U.S. food aid programs. 

This week's Agri-Pulse Newsmakers features former USDA Secretaries. Dan Glickman takes issue with DOGE budget cuts and downsizing. Mike Johannes has concerns with President Trump's HHS nominee. 

Mexico concedes challenges to genetically modified corn imports. Congress is challenged to cut the budget and still provide an adequate safety net for farmers, ranchers and those who are food insecure.  

A number of agriculture leaders testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee today. Chairman John Boozman said the message was similar from nearly every witness. 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one step closer to a Senate vote to become the lead of Health and Human Services. In the absence of action on Capitol Hill, states are appealing to the Supreme Court to overturn California's Proposition 12 rule.