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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Hosts Roundtable to Address Wisconsin Farming Challenges

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Hosts Roundtable to Address Wisconsin Farming Challenges

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Hosts Roundtable to Address Wisconsin Farming Challenges
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Supreme Court to Hear Roundup Weedkiller Case with Major Implications for MAHA

Supreme Court to Hear Roundup Weedkiller Case with Major Implications for MAHA

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a significant case involving the Roundup weedkiller, produced by Bayer. The case involves tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming that exposure to the chemical glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, has caused cancer in users. The court will decide whether pesticide manufacturers can be granted immunity from failure-to-warn claims if they comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) labeling rules. This case could impact Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) campaign, which opposes pesticide use. The Trump administration, however, has increased glyphosate usage under an 'America-first' policy, creating tension within the MAHA movement.
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US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation

US energy blockade leaves Cuban farmers struggling to feed a nation

Farmers across Cuba are struggling to feed the country amid a U.S. energy blockade that's causing severe shortages
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EPA's Zeldin Faces Democratic Opposition Over Proposed Budget Cuts

EPA's Zeldin Faces Democratic Opposition Over Proposed Budget Cuts

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin engaged in a contentious hearing with House Democrats regarding President Trump's proposed 52% budget cut for the Environmental Protection Agency for fiscal 2027. The hearing highlighted the Democrats' strong opposition to the budget proposal, which they argue undermines environmental regulations. Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticized Zeldin for his stance on climate change and the EPA's recent policy rollbacks. The hearing included heated exchanges, with Zeldin defending the administration's decisions and DeLauro questioning the impact of the proposed cuts on environmental protection efforts.
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Trump administration rejects women picked for soybean board, appoints men instead

Trump administration rejects women picked for soybean board, appoints men instead

By Karl Plume CHICAGO, April 29 (Reuters) - The Trump administration rejected all four women farmers chosen by their peers to represent them in an industry group called the United Soybean Board earlier this year, a rare intervention by the U.S.
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Budget Airlines Seek Federal Support Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Economic Pressures

Budget Airlines Seek Federal Support Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Economic Pressures

Budget Airlines Seek Federal Support Amid Rising Fuel Costs and Economic Pressures
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Supreme Court to Decide on Deportation Protections for Haitians and Syrians

Supreme Court to Decide on Deportation Protections for Haitians and Syrians

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians, affecting over 350,000 individuals. The case will examine whether the terminations were racially motivated and if the administration followed proper procedures. TPS provides legal residency and work authorization to immigrants from countries experiencing crises. The administration argues that the terminations were legal and necessary, while challengers claim they were discriminatory and lacked proper justification.
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Analysis-Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near

Analysis-Trump push for state voter rolls rebuffed by courts as midterms near

By Luc Cohen April 28 (Reuters) - As the U.S. midterm elections approach, Democrats are winning legal challenges to the Trump administration's push to obtain states' voter rolls, dealing a blow to the president's unprecedented effort to expand the federal government's role in elections. 
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MAHA Movement Criticizes Trump Administration's Support for Glyphosate Manufacturer

MAHA Movement Criticizes Trump Administration's Support for Glyphosate Manufacturer

The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has expressed strong discontent with the Trump administration's support for the pesticide manufacturer Bayer, particularly concerning the glyphosate-based herbicide, Roundup. This criticism was voiced during a rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices were hearing a case about whether Bayer can be shielded from lawsuits over claims that glyphosate causes cancer. The World Health Organization previously classified glyphosate as 'probably carcinogenic,' a stance not shared by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Trump administration. The administration's decision to back Bayer, alongside its broader deregulatory agenda at the EPA, has frustrated MAHA advocates who argue that these actions contradict the administration's stated health priorities.
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Trump Administration's Immigration Pause Leaves Professionals in Limbo

Trump Administration's Immigration Pause Leaves Professionals in Limbo

The Trump administration has implemented a pause on processing visa, green card, and work permit applications for individuals from 39 countries, citing national security concerns. This pause affects professionals across various sectors, including healthcare and technology, who are now at risk of losing their legal status in the U.S. The policy has led to significant disruptions, with many individuals facing financial insecurity and lost opportunities. The administration argues that the pause is necessary to update immigration policies and ensure national security. However, critics argue that it disproportionately affects immigrants who contribute significantly to the U.S. economy and society.
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U.S. Agricultural Sector Faces Serious Concerns Amid Rising Fertilizer Costs

U.S. Agricultural Sector Faces Serious Concerns Amid Rising Fertilizer Costs

U.S. Agricultural Sector Faces Serious Concerns Amid Rising Fertilizer Costs
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Budget airlines pitch US government assistance on $2.5 billion relief plan, WSJ reports

Budget airlines pitch US government assistance on $2.5 billion relief plan, WSJ reports

April 26 (Reuters) - A group of U.S. budget airlines, including Frontier and Avelo, is seeking $2.5 billion in U.S. government assistance in exchange for warrants that could convert into equity stakes in the companies, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.