America First means American Agriculture First. Last week at @FAO's Committee on Agriculture @FAOCOAG, USDA Minister-Counselor Doug Hoelscher and the U.S. delegation stood up for American farmers, ranchers, & producers—championing science-based trade standards that support American exports and backing innovation that boosts farmer profitability & U.S. competitiveness. American farmers continue to lead the way in providing food, fuel, and fiber for the world. #AmericaFirst# #FarmersFirst# #AgTrade# #BacktoBasics#

Ambassador Blanchard: So good to see @USDA Undersecretary Hoskins to discuss U.S. agricultural priorities at the UN’s food and agriculture agencies - from science-based standards at CODEX, to biotech and innovation, to protecting plant and animal health from pests and disease. Close coordination between @StateDept and @USDA keeps American farmers and food security interests at the center of our global engagement.” - Ambassador Blanchard #FarmersFirst#

📌Ambassador Blanchard visited @ClemsonCAFLS @ClemsonUniv, meeting with faculty and leadership from a premier agricultural research institution. 🇺🇸 Clemson’s innovative approach towards agriculture is a great example of American excellence underpinning U.S. leadership in multilateral organizations and putting farmers first. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏻🇺🇳 Ambassador Blanchard explored opportunities to connect Clemson’s expertise in fruit research, food systems, and packaging innovation with @FAO, @IFAD, and @WFP, building on President Trump’s vision to bring greater American expertise and excellence to the UN.

🚜 Everything’s bigger in Texas, including agricultural innovation. 📚🫱🏼‍🫲🏻 Ambassador Blanchard visited @TAMU @AgriLife on Friday to explore how Texas A&M’s expertise in research, extension, and public service puts farmers first and can strengthen U.S. leadership and implement President Trump’s vision at international food and agriculture organizations. Gig ‘em Aggies! 💪🏻🇺🇸 #TexasAM# #FoodSecurity# #USUNRome# #BacktoBasics#

🚨 Prime farmland should grow food—not disappear. Today, alongside @epaleezeldin and @johnrich , I sent a formal letter to @GovKathyHochul demanding answers about New York’s decision to fast-track industrial solar projects on some of America’s most productive farmland. When prime farmland is lost, it’s gone forever. That’s land our farmers depend on, land that feeds our families, and land that strengthens our nation’s food security. Governor Hochul has 30 days to explain why New York is moving away from USDA’s prime farmland standards and what it’s doing to protect these irreplaceable agricultural resources. Under President Trump, we’re putting America’s farmers first, protecting our food supply, and preserving the land that feeds our nation.