Jonathan Shell

Christian, Husband, Dad, Farmer, Proud to be Kentucky’s Commissioner of Agriculture!

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

Just wrapped up a virtual meeting with ~50 of our outstanding Texas cattle ranchers and @TAHC. I also have been in contact with @GregAbbott_TX, @LtGovTX, and the @Burrows4TX team.

Our food supply is 100% safe. This potential New World Screworm detection is being fully contained and is not a harm to the American food supply or consumer safety. The NWS specimen has arrived at the airport in Ames, IA and is being transferred to National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL). We will update as soon as we have confirmed test results.

Unfortunately, the open-border policies of the last administration and the resulting illicit cattle movement throughout Mexico have caused NWS to potentially reach our side of the border. BUT, there is no one better than Texas and our live stock producers to have in this fight.

All models showed NWS coming to the U.S. last summer/early fall — so a big thank you to our partners across the industry and local, state and the entire Trump administration for unprecedented action that gave us almost an extra year to prepare for this moment.

Together with so many partners, including the Texas Animal Health Commission, Texas A&M AgriLife, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Cattle Feeders and Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, we will effectively combat, contain and eventually eradicate this pest.

Additional @USDA personnel have arrived in South Texas to support our partners on the ground. The National Veterinary Stockpile is ready to deploy and on its way. I now call on our producers to be vigilant and watchful. The most effective thing to do right now is to put eyes on all live stock. If you see anything suspicious, contact your state animal health official (linked on the https://t.co/PWVCae53Jw website).

Texas cattle and live stock producers are the backbone of our state and our nation. We will meet this challenge head-on.

Go to https://t.co/iMtgImPOIG for daily updates.

[Jonathan Shell @JShellKY]

Today we honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. We are grateful for their sacrifice and should be committed to living in a way worthy of it. Thank you for keeping us free.

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Calling all youth livestock exhibitors near Washington, D.C! Showcase your animals at the 250th anniversary celebration of our nation at this year’s Great American State Fair. You’ll be a part of this historical event and engage directly with thousands of fairgoers from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM each day.

🗓️ June 25 – July 10
📍 Washington, D.C. on the National Mall
🚨 Spots are filling up! Apply by Monday, May 25 2026, to secure your place: https://t.co/PC3XfTmYW2

[Jonathan Shell @JShellKY]

I’m here to tell you, @barrforsenate is going to make one heck of a Senator for our Commonwealth. Looking forward to fighting for our farm families with him. Congratulations to my Congressman and friend. Let’s goooo!

[James Comer @JamesComer]

Another award 🥇 winning day at the annual ACLI Capital Challenge 5K🏃‍♂️ charity race for the @JuniorAch. Proud of the “Oversight Elite” -my hand selected, young and fast teammates.

[Jonathan Shell @JShellKY]

We need Comer as Governor of Kentucky. We need his leadership, his tenacity, his ideas, he’s ability to see and fix future problems and work with our super majorities to strengthen the path they’ve put us on. There is no other choice! Comer for Governor 2027!

[Juliegrace Brufke @juliegraceb]

Kentucky's 2027 Governor's Race May Be Over Before It Starts https://t.co/kvIpkXeDBK

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

Thank you @POTUS Trump and Administrator Zeldin for announcing the BEST Renewable Volumes Obligated (RVOs) for our farmers in the history of the Renewable Fuel Standard!!!!
🌽🚜🌾⛽️

Unlike Biden, President Trump will not ignore an opportunity to support a domestic market for our farmers.

These historically high volumes are expected to create a $31 billion dollar value for American corn and soybean oil for biofuel production in 2026. THAT’S $2 BILLION MORE THAN IN 2025!

USDA estimates that the RFS Set 2 Rule will create a $3 to $4 BILLION DOLLAR increase in net farm income. 💵 👨🏼‍🌾

Farm and Fuel Security is NATIONAL SECURITY! 💪🏼🇺🇸

[Dept. of Agriculture @USDA]

To those who:

Do
Dig
Sow
Milk
Pick
Herd
Lead
Feed
Care
Grow
Plant
Shear
Water
Teach
Ranch
Shovel
Inspire
Irrigate
Protect
Manage
Harvest
Produce
Innovate
Dedicate
Cultivate
Conserve
Persevere
Take Risks
Contribute
Work Hard

🇺🇸 We Thank You 🇺🇸

#NationalAgWeek

[Mayor Craig Greenberg @LouisvilleMayor]

Whether it's our neighbors at a community garden in Louisville or the farmers throughout Kentucky who feed our state and our country, agriculture connects all of us.

It was great to start All In for Agriculture Education Week with partners from across our Commonwealth as we all work to keep agricultural education alive and help our students develop valuable skills that prepare them for the future.

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

2025 in Review: National Security

American farmland is not for sale to our enemies.

Foreign adversaries, led by Communist China, have increased their ownership of U.S. farmland by 1,000% under the Biden Admin… often near our military bases.

That is not economics. That is a national security threat.

Under the leadership of @POTUS, @USDA launched the National Farm Security Action Plan to stop foreign control of our land, our food supply, and our future.

American farmland is not for sale to our enemies, and it never will be. We will defend the United States of America - always. 🇺🇸

[Jonathan Shell @JShellKY]

Mooery Christmas from Shell Farms!

[Foreign Ag Service @USDAForeignAg]

🎄 🦌 Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry! Despite a surge in 🎁imports from the North Pole (Nice list inflation🎅🏼 economy is booming), @USDA is forecasting the #agtrade deficit to decrease. Cheers to strong trade relationships in 2026 — including with our North Pole friends! ⛄️

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

Today, under the leadership of @POTUS, @USDA announced an $11 billion plan to offer stability for our great American farmers.

This plan is a BRIDGE from international malaise to global dominance AND from failure and stagnation to growth and prosperity.

Joe Biden broke the ag economy. Donald Trump will fix it!

There’s more to do, and every day we’re working for our farmers and ranchers.

[Rapid Response 47 @RapidResponse47]

🚨 @POTUS: "I'm delighted to announce this afternoon that the United States will be taking a small portion of the hundreds of billions of dollars we receive in tariffs... We're going to use that money to provide $12B in economic assistance to American farmers."

[KY Dept of Ag @kentuckyag]

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for the Kentucky farmers who make our meals possible and keep our state growing strong.
From our KDA family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

[America First Policy Institute @A1Policy]

The America First Policy Institute’s T.J. Wilson and Hannah Anderson joined AFPI Ag Council members @JShellKY, @TylerHarperGA, @TNAgCommish, and @RD_Kentucky for an important conversation on regional, farm-fresh foods as medicine.

AFPI continues to work closely with our partners to put rural health and farmers first.

[James Comer @JamesComer]

Honored to support Josh Branscum’s re-election campaign tonight in Clinton County. Huge turnout for a great state representative. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 . #KY1

[Secretary Brooke Rollins @SecRollins]

AMERICA MEANS BUSINESS! 💪

Following up on President Trump’s historic trade deal with China, other countries are lining up to buy American soybeans!

Today, Bangladesh’s top three soy crushing companies agreed to purchase $1 billion of U.S. soybeans over the next year. That’s 3 times more U.S. soybeans than Bangladesh purchased in 2024! 🇺🇸🤝🇧🇩

Thank you @POTUS for leading the way and promoting U.S. agriculture globally!

We will continue to aggressively open up markets for U.S farmers across the globe. 🌎🚜

[Commissioner Jonathan Shell @KYAgCommish]

Kentuckians take care of their own. We’re bringing together partners across the Commonwealth to make sure families have the support they need during this federal shutdown.

https://t.co/sC8dE0LmyK

[United States Trade Representative @USTradeRep]

Thanks to @POTUS’ leadership, the U.S. reached a trade and economic deal with China that will:
— Ensure the flow of rare earths
— Secure long-term purchases for U.S. agricultural exports
— Deepen cooperation to halt the flow of fentanyl into the U.S.
— Maintain tariffs on Chinese goods