AFBF Economist breaks down what the Big, Beautiful Bill means to producers and rural America

“Getting this across the finish line is crucial to providing certainty to our farmers and ranchers.”

Lawmakers are still on the Hill, working to pass President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. The legislation is a major priority for ag groups across America.

Samantha Ayoub, an economist with the Farm Bureau, spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about what she is watching for, the importance of this reconciliation package to producers, and her message to farmers and ranchers.

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