The Senate Ag Committee held a hearing this week to examine the ag economy, getting perspectives from farmers, ranchers, and industry leaders.
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the 2025 Farm Bill, trade policies’ effect on farm incomes, and the Packers and Stockyards Act.
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