WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD NEWS) — Addressing federal overreach in agriculture has long been a priority for farmers, with ongoing concerns ranging from water rights to property restrictions and a number of legal cases over the years.
Congressman Gary Palmer of Alabama joined us on this week’s Champions of Rural America to take a closer look at efforts to bring transparency to federal settlement agreements.
In his interview with RFD News, Palmer discussed a recent House Oversight Committee roundtable on the growing use of lawfare against American agriculture, sharing key takeaways from the discussion. He also outlined his recently introduced “SAID Act,” explaining how the legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability for federal settlement agreements.
Palmer went on to address the burden of overregulation on farmers and discussed how litigation has shaped farm policy. He also spoke about what farmers can do to support themselves and the industry amid the current affordability challenges.
Finally, he shared his perspective on potential solutions to help agriculture address ongoing concerns over federal overreach.
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