About Robert McCollum
Robert McCollum, Ph.D. is an agriculture reporter and 6th generation California farmer. Robert is a former White House correspondent where he reported live during events like the U.S.-China phase one trade deal signing. Before he took over as a Bureau Chief in Washington D.C., Robert graduated from Iowa State University with two Bachelors’ of Science degrees: Agriculture Communications, and Journalism with a broadcast emphasis. His passion for journalism and rural mental health fuels his involvement in farm and ranch news.