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Cattle Farmers Are Clashing with the Trump Administration

Cattle Farmers Are Clashing with the Trump Administration

President Donald Trump is encountering pushback from livestock farmers following his announcement to increase the tariff quota on U.S. beef imports from Argentina by a significant margin. The administration revealed plans to boost Argentina’s annual beef quota from 20,000 tonnes to 80,000 tonnes. This decision has raised concerns among U.S. ranchers and industry groups, who […]

Maine Oyster Farmer’s Father Managed to Raise Almost $60,000 for Democrats Despite Having a ‘Working Class’ Background

Maine Oyster Farmer's Father Managed to Raise Almost $60,000 for Democrats Despite Having a 'Working Class' Background

The father of Graham Platner, an oyster farmer and Democratic Senate candidate from Maine, has contributed nearly $60,000 to various Democratic candidates and campaigns, as stated in federal records. According to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), Bronson Platner, who is a retired attorney and former assistant district attorney, donated this amount to Democratic candidates and […]

Rollins promotes major news as USDA prepares to release $3B for farmers

Rollins promotes major news as USDA prepares to release $3B for farmers

The Trump administration is poised to release $3 billion in aid that had been frozen due to the government shutdown, aiming to assist farmers facing challenges. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins discussed what’s ahead during an appearance on NewsNation’s “The Hill.” She teased a significant announcement for the following day, prompting host Blake Berman to encourage […]

Farmers are standing up for the law that large pork producers are trying to eliminate

Farmers are standing up for the law that large pork producers are trying to eliminate

Reading Duane Stateler’s op-ed from October 11, “California is driving up pork prices — and Congress can fix it,” caught me off guard. Like Stateler, I come from a longstanding farming background; my family has tended to livestock and grain in Missouri for over a century. While we both appreciate agriculture, we don’t see eye […]

Montana Farmers Will Face a Crisis Without Support, Lacking Markets

Montana Farmers Will Face a Crisis Without Support, Lacking Markets

Concerns About Montana Farmers Amid Government Shutdown During a recent appearance on NewsNation’s “The Hill,” Rep. Troy Downing, a Republican from Montana, expressed urgent concerns for farmers in his state. He warned that they could face a crisis if the government doesn’t reopen soon. Downing emphasized that a new trade deal could help alleviate some […]

China’s trade halt pressures US soybean farmers as expenses rise

China's trade halt pressures US soybean farmers as expenses rise

Illinois Soybean Farmers Face Tough Season Farmers in southern Illinois are reporting that soybean profits have dipped below break-even levels this year, primarily due to drought conditions, soaring expenses, and a trade standoff with China. Across the Midwest, soybean farmers are preparing for another challenging year amid escalating trade tensions that have severely impacted their […]