Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to accelerate modernization in American agriculture, aiming to empower farmers and ranchers while strengthening the nation's food supply security. The Order directs the Secretary of Agriculture to expand the Department of Agriculture’s Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program and increase information sharing with stakeholders. It also calls for public-private partnerships to expand capacity for farmers adopting regenerative agricultural practices.
The Order instructs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator to prioritize registration of alternative crop protection tools and to review data on pre-harvest desiccation for compliance with safety and labeling standards. Additionally, it directs coordination among the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the EPA Administrator to develop research frameworks advancing scientific understanding of cumulative chemical exposures in the food supply.
The Secretary of Health and Human Services is also tasked with identifying innovative, cost-effective alternatives to traditional crop protection tools and exploring approaches to evaluate and manage health impacts of chemical exposures. The Executive Order emphasizes supporting farmers and ranchers by providing access to new technologies that increase production capacity, reduce input costs, and strengthen farm resilience, contributing to a healthier and more abundant food supply.
This initiative supports implementing precision agriculture solutions that maintain local decision-making and practicality without imposing burdensome mandates. Overall, the Order reflects a commitment to strengthen rural economies and promote public health by advancing sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.