AgNet News Hour, Friday, 01-31-25

In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the confirmation hearings for Brooke Rollins as the new Agriculture Secretary. The session includes a review of her stance on trade policies, particularly regarding the agricultural trade deficit and food inflation, her responses to concerns about immigration and the impact of mass deportations on the agricultural workforce, and her non-committal but thoughtful approach to handling the SNAP program. Additionally, the episode touches on the imbalance in trade aid distribution during previous administrations, especially concerning California's specialty crops, and briefly delves into the contentious Proposition 12 in California regarding humane hog production standards. The discussions highlight the complexities and challenges in U.S. agriculture policy and the priorities of the coming administration.