Rebekah Alvey

The doomsday scenario for irrigators * Reconciliation has long road ahead * Farmworkers may get a break

Farm to school skepticism * Climate bond leaves out rice farmers * Senate tariff pushback * Are tariffs to get deals, or not?

Farmers and 401(k) holders are certainly breathing a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump paused his reciprocal tariffs. But two steep tariff increases on China in the last two days will still deal a huge blow to some ag sectors.

The House cleared the Senate-amended budget resolution, after Freedom Caucus holdouts said they got the necessary guarantees that the Senate will pursue higher spending cuts. 

The science behind pesticide politics * What about China? * House Ag leaders unhappy with USDA buyouts

President Donald Trump says prospects of a deal with South Korea over new U.S. tariffs are “looking good,” as officials fanned out across Washington to tout potential dealmaking. 

When RFK Jr. joined the rebel alliance * Tariff talks begin * Where FDA is getting cut

Statehouses across the country are going “MAHA” and considering dozens of bills that would limit food dyes, seed oils, ultraprocessed foods and soft drinks in federal nutrition programs. 

As Republicans struggle to meet budget goals, Democrats highlight the prospect of tighter work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that GOP lawmakers propose.

It’s a packed day on Capitol Hill: The House Agriculture Committee is examining the always-thorny issue of helping Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients find work and the Senate Ag Committee holds a confirmation hearing for two important nominees.