"The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is earmarking $700 million to aid farmers wanting to pursue” regenerative” practices, which typically include a reduction in chemical inputs, government officials said on Wednesday.

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a press conference that the money was part of the Trump administration’s commitment to “prioritizing the health of our country.”

“We all know we’re at a point where we must do something to correct the chronic health problems that Americans face,” Rollins said. The “farmer first” pilot program will specifically support regenerative agriculture with a goal of “protecting and improving the health of our soil”.

The program will “make our farms more productive, our land healthier and our water cleaner,” Rollins said."

Carey Gillam reports for The New Lede December 10, 2025. [2]