Farm policy pundits agree the House Ag Committee's approval of a new farm bill was a first step for updated farm and nutrition programs. 

Farmers fear trade retaliation from White House tariffs but respect President Trump's attempts to balance trade. Chemical manufactures respectfully disagree with RFK Jr.'s accusations against pesticides this week. 

The threat of tariffs is pushing fertilizer prices higher in advance of Spring planting.  Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will continue his work in promoting agriculture and combatting food insecurity. 

RFK Jr. says he wants to help farmers move to regenerative ag. Smithfield IPO falls short of company expectations. 

Texas Senator John Cornyn wants a new farm bill and tax reform but knows a crowded congressional agenda in Washington may force farmers and ranchers to wait a little longer this year. 

The leaders of the House Agriculture committee shared their thoughts on developing a new farm bill at today's American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio.