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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Tom Peterson with the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association says taxpayers are “unfortunate casualties” of this overlay now that the Mexican wolf population is stable under ESA guidelines.
