A bipartisan bill is being reintroduced in the Senate to protect the ag industry from foreign investment and consolidation. It is called the Foreign Adversary Risk Management Act, also known as the FARM Act.
U.S. Senator and sponsor of the bill, Tommy Tuberville spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on conditions in the capital with the new administration, challenges in passing the FARM Act, and the new Secretary of Ag’s list of priorities.
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“Those could’ve easily been our beans going over there. It goes to show that if that opportunity is there, China would be willing to buy.”
Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn joined us Monday to share highlights from Secretary Brooke Rollins’ visit and her perspective on USDA’s new initiatives.
North Dakota Farmers Union (NDFU) President Mark Watne joined us Monday to share his perspective on the America First Trade Promotion Program and potential implications for producers.
Duane Simpson, CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC), joined us in Monday’s Market Day Report to share his perspective on the USDA’s plan and potential impact on producers.