Former ag secretary offers high praise for Brooke Rollins
Mike Johanns says Trump nominee boasts the ag and policy experience needed to succeed as secretary of agriculture.
Mike Johanns says Trump nominee boasts the ag and policy experience needed to succeed as secretary of agriculture.
Historically, technological advancements find their way to the agriculture sector last.
The agricultural industry is no stranger to innovation. From advanced machinery to sustainable farming practices, farmers and business owners continually seek ways to improve efficiency and productivity.
It’s been nearly a decade since Mike Johanns retired from politics. That doesn’t mean he’s detached from policy. The former Secretary of Agriculture says his life’s love and passion has always been for agriculture.
What can you expect to learn from this episode? Farm Bill Dynamics: Insights into political debates and budget priorities affecting agriculture.
Automation allows farmers and food distributors to streamline their supply chains, relying on less labor to get their goods to market. Each year in the United States alone, 80 million tons of food is considered spoiled or unsellable before it reaches the market.
Congress may have bought themselves another year to hash out a farm bill, but countless agriculture groups and organizations have significant priorities that have yet to be addressed.
If passed, the 2023 Farm Bill is estimated to be the largest ever, featuring an “eye-popping” price tag of nearly $1.5 trillion, according to Mike Johann.
The House of Representatives was without a Speaker for 21 days, and so there is now a significant backlog of legislative business left to be addressed.
Agriculture has always been a complicated business in a constant state of change. Those who recognize and embrace this reality will succeed while others will be left behind.