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Farmers and ranchers feed the world and save the planet – this is a call that deserves to be celebrated. But the time is for agriculture in America To be honest with ourselves: we have settled for the status quo for too long.
With the president Donald Trump Return to duty, producers have never existed a better opportunity to increase our successes and take advantage of this moment – setting generations that come with opportunities and sustainability.
The outburst of bird flu crisis is in agriculture, and the cost of eggs is a nightmare for consumers. Unfortunately, in the situation we are in “glass glass in the event of an emergency” – and the strategies used in the Biden administration were simply not good enough, which led us where we are today.
Part of the administration plan is partnership with countries around the world for egg import, as a short -term solution to reduce costs. (East)
The answer we saw from the team of President Trump was great and the reason why I was so optimistic about the future of agriculture in our country. Not even two weeks in business, Brooke Rollins Secretary of Agriculture He has exhibited a thoughtful, comprehensive five -point plan that will help run American producers and families during this time.
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This plan is a billion dollar strategy to lower the food account and the protection of farmers, emphasizing by investing in:
- Increased biological security – including the implementation of a very successful pilot program that has been proven to limit the epidemic.
- More aids to farmers to help with repopulation efforts.
- Less regulatory loads, bureaucracy cutting.
- Research for vaccines and therapists.
- Partnership with countries around the world for egg import, as a short -term solution to reduce costs.
This is not a repair overnight but that is A serious plan.
Brooke Rollins’ agriculture secretary is talking to members of the press outside the White House on February 14, 2025. (Getty Images)
As a farmer and veterinarian who raised his job by raising her cattle, managing illness and epidemics – as we see with bird flu – It’s a critical part of the job. These animals are our lives, and it is our responsibility to care for them, ensuring that we grow and produce the highest quality, safest food on the market for our consumers.
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I am ready to bet in the farm that this is just the first example we will see President Trump and Secretary Rollins who will be scored for US farmers and ranchers. They have our backs and listen to our voices. We will see the whole smarter policy smarter, advanced policies that will make a big difference to agriculture and our nation.
Washington knows there is a lot of work to do: we need to fix trade imbalances and grow markets. We need to invest in more and better research. We need to stabilize growing entry costs and increase income from farms. We need to build better plans to fight the devastating epidemics of the disease. We need to deal with the lack of work. We need to understand how we can Spend new technologiesat the same time protecting our information. That’s just the beginning, but we know that this administration is ready to hit a butt.
The Government of Nebraska Jim Pillen participates in the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 18, 2024. (Getty Images)
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Nebraska fields and pastures are expansive – about 90% of our country are dedicated to agriculture and rancing. I saw it firsthand: as rural passes, so does agriculture. Secretary Rollins believes that and she is an advocate for us. I heard that she articulated the vision of rural economic prosperity and development that would have long been going to our families and communities.
We need to cooperate with our federal partners to help build this time American agriculture. We know that our potential is second. We have the best people and heavy water, crops and cattle. With great optimism and renewed partnerships, this season of leadership and the new opportunity will lead to a long period of abundance- And cheaper eggs – For the American people.
