EPA and the Army Corps released a supplemental WOTUS rule proposal that could pull seasonal streams and many wetlands out of federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction.
Agriculture Policy
President Trump Signs Executive Orders, Cementing Status As Most Pro-Rancher Administration in History
President Trump signed two pro-rancher executive orders targeting predators, packer competition and beef labeling, as USDA rolled out four additional actions to support cattle producers.
Milk From Family Dairies Act Faces Fine-Print Scrutiny
The Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026 (S. 4906) could be added to the Farm Bill, prompting advocacy groups to urge producers and Congress to scrutinize the new USDA authority it would create.
What Changing Food Trends Mean for Animal Agriculture
What Americans eat is changing, but consumer food trends affect much more than what ends up in the grocery cart. Changes in nutrition policy, affordability, convenience, health trends, and consumer perceptions can…
USDA Moves to Scrap the Roadless Rule Amid Wildfire Concerns
USDA has filed a proposed rule to rescind the 2001 roadless rule, aiming to give local forest managers new authority to reduce wildfire risk across more than 44 million acres of national forest.
USDA Announces $7.5 Million in Grant Funding to Expand Cold Chain Capacity and Increase Access to Real Food
USDA announced $7.5 million in Cold Chain Grants to help food banks store, package and deliver fresh, frozen and minimally processed foods. Applications are due Oct. 1, 2026.
Concentrated Packers Are Reshaping Beef Industry: Exacting Harm on U.S. Cattle Ranchers and Consumers
R-CALF USA warns that concentrated packers are reshaping the U.S. beef industry, cutting slaughter capacity, harming cattle ranchers and consumers, and deepening reliance on foreign beef.
USDA Announces Harvest to Hallways Initiative to Invest in Child Nutrition Programs
USDA’s new Harvest to Hallways initiative links American farmers with schools, funding kitchens and local food to serve healthier, nutrient-dense meals to children nationwide.
Brazil Beef Tariff Exemption Angers U.S. Ranchers
R-CALF USA criticized the USTR’s decision to exempt Brazil’s beef from a new 25% tariff, warning it will hurt U.S. ranchers and undermine national food security.
Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps With Strong Optimism
Nearly 700 cattle producers gathered in Aurora, Colorado, for the Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting, shaping grassroots policy on conservation, risk protection and tick-borne disease.