With a new administration coming into office, farmers are speculating over the impact a policy shift could have on their operations. Many are underscoring the need to pass a new Farm Bill.
National Farmers Union President, Rob Larew spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on how the new administration will impact economic conditions, Farm Bill Momentum, and other ag priorities.
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Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association (ASA), shares his reaction to news of soybean sales to China, which is considered both “welcome news” and a return to near-normal trade relations.
“It does not extinguish right away here — in any sort of sense — the real profitability concerns and people’s ability to pay bills and get to the other side of this in the very short term. This is where the skepticism builds.”
Rich Nelson, a commodity broker for Allendale Inc., joins us to break down what the U.S.-China trade agreement means for the ag economy.
The U.S.-China summit raises hopes for stronger exports and reduced barriers, but U.S. ag players should remain strategically cautious until concrete volumes and certifications materialize.
Rollins will also tour a small soybean operation in Iowa before her appearance at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Dr. Ashley Johnson, with the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), joins us to share the sector’s perspective on new FDA initiatives targeting ultra-processed foods.