Champions of Rural America: How will the Big, Beautiful Bill impact the Farm Safety Net

The Big, Beautiful Bill represents a substantial federal investment in agriculture and contains a large portion of what would normally be in the Farm Bill.

In this week’s Champions of Rural America, we review its impact on the Farm Safety Net.

Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about tax breaks, investing in agriculture, and the outlook of the “Skinny” Farm Bill.

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