American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says farmers in the Southeast are nearing a point where new trade aid discussions with USDA and the Trump administration may be necessary.
Duvall stated that while producers prefer strong global demand and open markets, the current farm economy and tariff impacts are creating difficult conditions. Stressing that “time is of the essence” as farmers prepare to meet with banks this winter to line up credit for spring planting, and quick relief could help ease that burden.
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins has indicated the administration may use approaches similar to the first Trump term’s ad-hoc programs, while Duvall also highlighted year-round E15 legislation and expanding Sustainable Aviation Fuel markets as long-term demand drivers.
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