Secretary Rollins Announces 2026 Priorities for Research, Development

Secretary Rollins announces 2026 priorities for research, development

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and development activities funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen U.S. agriculture for farmers and consumers. Officials say the American farm economy previously had policies that [...]

Rollins Sets New Research Priorities for USDA in 2026

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. Photo courtesy of USDA. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has recently announced a new slate of research priorities for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2026, focusing on farm profitability, climate resilience and food system innovation. 1. Increasing Profitability of Farmers and Ranchers: While research to increase productivity has allowed American farmers and ranchers to provide the sa…

Rollins unveils new priorities for USDA in 2026

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum on Dec. 30 that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and development activities funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to strengthen agriculture for farmers and consumers. Since January, the Trump administration has been working to strengthen the farm safety net, create new export opportunities for American commodities an…

New agricultural research priorities set for 2026

USDA-funded R&D activities must focus on projects that enhance farm profitability, markets, soil health and food quality and protect from invasive species.

Secretary Rollins Announces New Priorities for Research and Development in 2026

(Washington, D.C., December 30, 2025) – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum (PDF, 135 KB) that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future [...]

Secretary Rollins Announces New Priorities for Research and Development in 2026 - Oklahoma Farm Report

Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, signed a Secretary’s Memorandum (PDF, 135 KB) that puts forth a focused effort to establish new priorities for future research and development activities funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to strengthen U.S. Agriculture for farmers and consumers. The American farm economy suffered under failed Biden-Harris Administration policies