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Midterm Panic Drives GOP Push to Reverse Trump's Beef Import Plan

Republican lawmakers are pressuring the White House to reverse or modify President Trump's August executive order allowing 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free beef imports. While the administration denies any policy changes, farm-state officials cite rising cattle losses and high fuel costs as reasons to seek relief ahead of the 2026 midterms. Former Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns argues the move harms producers without significantly lowering consumer prices, highlighting a growing rift between the White House and its rural base.

via Politico|

#agriculture-policy #beef-imports #midterm-elections

economy24 days ago•17 min saved

Farm Bill Advances in Senate Amid Tariff and Energy Cost Pressures

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a new farm bill, marking the closest Congress has come to passing such legislation in nearly eight years. Farmers face rising energy and input costs, while the administration pushes for mandatory country-of-origin labeling on beef to balance domestic rancher concerns with lower consumer prices.

via washingtonpost.com|

#agriculture-policy #economy #energy-costs

politics26 days ago•14 min saved

McConnell’s Return Breaks Farm Bill Deadlock, But SNAP Disputes Loom

Senate Republicans advanced the farm bill out of committee on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, after Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the chamber to break a party-line deadlock. The Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee voted 12-11 to send the measure to the full Senate. However, the bill faces significant hurdles in the full chamber, where it requires 60 votes to advance. Democrats oppose the current text, particularly provisions that would shift more Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) costs to states. While the current farm bill expires at the end of September, most program funding remains in place until the end of the year.

via The Washington Post|

#agriculture-policy #bipartisan-negotiations #mitch-mcconnell

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Beef Import Backlash Tests Rural Loyalty to Trump Ahead of Midterms

Ranchers in Montana and other agricultural regions are expressing growing dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump’s recent decision to waive tariffs on foreign beef imports, a move intended to lower grocery prices but which has depressed domestic cattle markets. While the administration argues the imports address a short-term supply crunch, critics, including the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, contend that the policy harms American producers and ignores long-term herd rebuilding needs. This backlash is occurring against a backdrop of a 75-year low in cattle numbers and rising input costs, potentially influencing voter behavior in rural districts during the upcoming midterm elections.

via The Washington Post|

#agriculture-policy #beef-imports #midterm-elections

politics9 months ago•7 min saved

Secretary Rollins Unveils New USDA Political Appointments

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced a new team of presidential appointees at USDA, focusing on supporting rural America, family farms, and implementing America First policies, with key roles assigned to experienced officials in agriculture, public service, and national security.

via USDA (.gov)|

#agriculture-policy #government-staffing #politics

world1 year ago•9 min saved

Trump's Cuts Shift Food Aid to Dog Chow, Impacting Kansas Farmers

The article discusses how recent cuts by the Trump administration have severely impacted Kansas farmers by reducing food aid programs like Food for Peace, leading to surplus grain being sold for animal feed or dog food, and causing economic hardship for local farmers and related industries.

via The New York Times|

#agriculture-policy #food-for-peace #grain-exports

politics2 years ago•3 min saved

"French Farmers' Protests Shake Up EU Agenda"

French farmers are protesting ahead of the EU elections, with concerns about taxes, access to water, and overregulation. The far-right leader blames Macron's EU for the agricultural crisis, while the new Prime Minister vows to support farmers and address environmental restrictions. President Macron is concerned about losing rural voter support to the far right and is taking steps to appease the situation. The protests reflect wider discontent across Europe, with farmers in Germany, Poland, and Romania also demonstrating against EU policies.

via POLITICO Europe|

#agriculture-policy #eu-elections #farmers-protests

politics2 years ago•8 min saved

DeSantis' Budget Plan: Key Takeaways and Controversial Cuts

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled his proposed budget plan, which is $4.6 billion lower than the current budget at $114.4 billion. Some key takeaways from the plan include a focus on agriculture policy, tax cuts of $1.1 billion, the elimination of 1,000 state jobs, and measures to address Florida's property insurance crisis. DeSantis is also pushing for conservative education policies and increased spending on education and Everglades restoration. The plan will now be considered by the Republican-supermajority Legislature.

via POLITICO|

#agriculture-policy #budget #politics