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Ag groups say Trump’s tariffs puts U.S. farmers in jeopardy

· June 1, 2018

The agriculture industry is bracing for potential retaliatory actions against American agriculture following President Trump’s announcement Thursday that he plans to implement tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. And rightfully so. Mexico has already responded saying they will impose tariffs on U.S. imports including pork bellies, apples, grapes, […]

Ag groups declare Trump budget failure to rural America

· May 24, 2017

After President Donald Trump’s proposed “A New Foundation for American Greatness,” budget was delivered to the Hill Tuesday, several agricultural groups spoke out against the $46.54 billion cut to agriculture subsidies over 10 years. Here’s what some groups had to say … National Corn Growers Association: “The time and place to debate farm bill programs […]

Commodity groups: 2018 Farm Bill needs strong safety net

· March 28, 2017

Corn, soybean, wheat, barley, and sorghum growers voiced their concerns today in D.C. on both commodity policy and crop insurance. The House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management hosted several agricultural groups to testify in preparation for the 2018 Farm Bill. National Corn Growers Association President Wesley Spurlock said the Agriculture […]

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