Ag Secretary Rollins Visits Nebraska, Announces $152M Iowa Rural Investments

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Nebraska and Iowa to address challenges facing farmers and rural communities under President Donald Trump's administration. In Nebraska, Rollins met with local farmers, ranchers, and congressional leaders to discuss economic hardships caused by fluctuating tariffs with key trade partners and rising input costs, while highlighting the administration's progress on trade expansion and tax relief measures. She toured the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s research facilities and emphasized ongoing efforts to fund agricultural research and infrastructure, including a potential farm bill in the fall. Meanwhile, at the Iowa State Fair, Rollins announced $152 million in USDA investments for rural development projects aimed at boosting economies and improving infrastructure such as hospitals and water systems. Both visits underscored the administration's commitment to supporting rural America through targeted investments, trade negotiations, and regulatory priorities. Nebraska and Iowa, key agricultural states, continue to face economic challenges, but officials expressed optimism about the administration's strategies to foster growth and sustainability in the sector.