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. 

Tariffs are still in the headlines as discussions are still taking place between the White House and North American trading partners. Senate committees are holding meetings to consider Trump Cabinet nominees. 

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.