Agriculture Secretary nominee testifies in Senate confirmation hearing

On January 24, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

President Trump’s U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary nominee, Brooke Rollins, testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee this week, the latest step in her path toward Senate confirmation.

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House Agriculture Committee leaders announce new members for 119th Congress

On January 24, 2025, in Congressional News, by David Elrod

House Agriculture Committee chair GT Thompson (R-PA) and ranking member Angie Craig (D-MN) this week announced rosters for the full committee and subcommittees for the 119th Congress.

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USDA rushes to finalize third Packers and Stockyards rule before change in administration

On January 17, 2025, in Packers & Stockyards Act, by David Elrod

USDA this week is finalizing its third Packers and Stockyards Act rule, just days before the Trump administration is set to take office on January 20.

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Independent study finds no correlation between poultry evisceration line speed and worker safety

On January 17, 2025, in line speeds, by David Elrod

A new, independent study released by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) found that the risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), like carpel tunnel syndrome, among workers at poultry processing plants operating was not influenced by evisceration line speed.

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President-elect Trump announces more nominations as confirmation hearings begin

On January 17, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

President-elect Trump this week announced more nominees for senior government positions as Senate committees ramp up their Cabinet confirmation hearings ahead of inauguration day.

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NCC writes to Congressional leaders expressing support for USDA Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins’ confirmation

On January 17, 2025, in Confirmations, by David Elrod

This week, NCC joined a letter with other national agriculture groups expressing support for the Senate’s confirmation of nominee Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture.

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