Ag groups are weighing in on the Make America Healthy Again report.
The document makes a link between chronic disease in children and ultra-processed foods, chemicals, and even vaccines.
While the report did note the importance of crop protection tools for farmers, some industry groups say it casts doubt on the safety of key pesticides.
CEO of CropLife America Alex Dunn spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender about her main takeaways, misinformation around pesticides, and keeping America’s youth healthy.
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API said it stands ready to work with Congress to develop a balanced approach to E15 legislation that promotes fuel choice, supports investment certainty, and contributes to a stable and fair marketplace for American consumers.
Lawmakers are pressing for answers on how Washington’s “managed trade” approach — keeping leverage through long-term tariffs — will affect farmers, global markets, and future export opportunities.
In the meantime, Senate Majority Leader John Thune is asking that farmers be allowed to use marketing assistance loans to help stay afloat.
Beef industry groups seem to agree — market-based pricing, not federal intervention, best supports rancher livelihoods and long-term beef supply stability.
Cattle groups say additional imports would offer little relief for consumers but could erode rancher confidence as the industry begins to rebuild herds.
Understanding how these tax provisions interact will be key for farmers planning long-term equipment purchases or transfers within the family.