Circle H Farm Competes in National Environmental Stewardship Competition

Sep 03, 2024

Congratulations to Circle H Farms (the Hyatt Family) from Rainy River who were named Ontario's 2024 TESA recipients earlier this year in February. The Hyatt's were also the Ontario nominee for the National TESA that was awarded in Saskatoon in mid-August. Though the big prize went to a great farm in Nova Scotia this year, we are proud of the fantastic environmental stewardship work being done on Circle H Farms. The Hyatts represented Ontario well in the competition and we applaud them as a great example of what it means to be stewards of the land, while raising cattle and producing high-quality, delicious Ontario beef for people to enjoy.

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Video: Agriculture Secretary Rollins Speaks at American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim

One of the highlights at the 2026 American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim, California, was an address by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins. During her remarks, she thanked America’s farmers and ranchers and said the Trump Administration is fully aware that food security is national security.

She also acknowledged the challenging times in Farm Country with low commodity prices and high input costs and said that’s why the President stepped in to help with the recent Bridge Assistance Program.

Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck says that Farm Bureau members are appreciative of the help and looks forward to working with the American Farm Bureau Federation and its presence in Washington, DC to keep farmers and ranchers in business.

Secretary Rollins said the Trump Administration is also committed to helping ranchers build back America’s cattle herd while also providing more high-quality U.S. beef at the meat case for consumers.

And she also announced more assistance for specialty crop producers who only received a fraction of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA).

It’s important to note that producers who qualify for Farmer Bridge Assistance can expect the Farm Service Agency to start issuing payments in late February. For more information, farmers and ranchers are encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center.