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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) blasted the White House after it promoted OnlyFarms.gov—a parody linked to the OnlyFans brand—arguing taxpayers’ dollars are funding a ‘porn site’ parody and urging deletion of the post; the promotion drew conservative backlash amid ongoing farmer cost pressures from tariffs and energy costs during the Trump administration.
Trump’s tariff strategy aims to boost farm exports and justify $12B in direct aid, but Purdue data show farmer sentiment deteriorating (lowest since 2024), 44% say operations are worse off, and 15,000 fewer farms in 2025 with a 46% jump in bankruptcies, pressuring rural Republicans to push more aid, market access, and a new farm policy ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats say farmers are hurting, while many trade deals remain unfinished, limiting relief despite the administration’s claims.
Lay's is winning praise for a heartwarming Super Bowl commercial that follows a father-daughter duo passing down generations of potato-farming knowledge, with a puppy cameo, highlighting the family-owned farms behind Lay's as the younger generation prepares to take the reins.
As Trump heads to Des Moines to tout affordability, Iowa’s farmers bear the cost of tariffs and China’s retaliation, squeezing soybean and corn markets, lifting input costs, and contributing to manufacturing job losses and broader rural economic strain that complicates his economic messaging.
French farmers drive about 350 tractors through Paris to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal ahead of its signing, demanding income support and food sovereignty as authorities prepare additional aid while protests persist and ports conduct product-origin checks.
French farmers protested in Paris against the EU's free trade deal with South American nations, driving tractors into the city to express concerns over the deal's impact on their livelihoods and demanding stronger government opposition, amid broader discontent over agricultural policies and sanitary measures.
The article discusses the strained relations between Donald Trump, farmers, and China, highlighting how Trump has failed to support farmers and how China has also not fulfilled its commitments, amidst ongoing trade tensions.
Farmers in Maryland are fighting against a proposed 67-mile transmission line intended to support data centers and address power demand, fearing it will devastate their land, impact local tourism, and threaten their livelihoods, amid broader national conflicts over infrastructure and tech industry expansion.
The article criticizes Idaho's political leaders for their lack of response to President Trump's policies that harm American farmers, particularly in beef and soybean industries, highlighting a historical contrast with past politicians who defended local interests.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, also a soybean farmer, expressed his shared pain with farmers affected by China's halt on U.S. soybean purchases due to the trade war, and discussed a potential deal with China that could include relief for farmers.
Farmers in the U.S. are frustrated with President Trump's decision to aid Argentina through a soybean and beef bailout, which they see as conflicting with his 'America First' policies and harming domestic agriculture interests, despite some support for his broader trade negotiations with China.
The GOP is pushing back against President Trump's suggestion to buy beef from Argentina, citing concerns from American farmers and ranchers about market impacts and hypocrisy regarding 'America First' policies. Many Republicans on Capitol Hill are publicly questioning the move, fearing it could harm domestic beef prices and livelihoods, while Trump defends his tariff policies and plans to discuss the initiative further.
The USDA is reopening about 2,100 county offices nationwide during the government shutdown to assist farmers in accessing $3 billion in aid, reflecting President Trump's commitment to support farmers despite ongoing political disagreements and the shutdown's impact on federal services.
President Trump promised to help farmers affected by trade wars, but efforts are complicated by legal and funding issues, with officials working to allocate up to $50 billion in aid amid political and legislative hurdles.
The Trump administration's plan to use tariff revenue for a $15 billion farmer bailout is hindered by the ongoing government shutdown, making the logistics and funding of the aid complex and delayed, while the agricultural sector continues to suffer from tariffs and global market shifts.