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Corn growing in a field planted with no tillage with cover crop residue between the rows. (Adobe Stock │ #355713182 - Margaret Burlingham)
Loos Tales, Opinion, Soil Health

Regenerative agriculture in the Trump world

Columnist Trent Loos is compiling accounts from farmers who say they’ve faced challenges navigating USDA programs. Read More

Stephen Vaden, deputy secretary of agriculture, addressed several topics during a Jan. 21, 2026, webinar. (NALC image)
Livestock, Washington News

Vaden on Prop 12: ‘Should be struck down’

Stephen Vaden (Courtesy photo.)
Dave Bergmeier, Editors, Farm Bill, Government, USDA

Vaden believes ag is in good hands



Vaden confirmed for key USDA post