Farmers Applaud Progress to Help Struggling Farm Economy
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on House passage of a budget framework that includes market relief for farmers.
“We applaud members of the House of Representatives for recognizing the economic toll facing farm country and advancing farm aid as part of their reconciliation package. High production costs and weak commodity prices are expected to drive billions in losses across row crops in 2027, with additional losses facing specialty crop, alfalfa and sugar producers.
“Our attention now turns to the Senate where we hope to not only pass the market relief but also work in a bipartisan...
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