The agriculture industry in the U.S. is facing challenges due to surging inflation, increased input costs, and the largest trade deficit ever. Lawmakers are calling for a new Farm Bill to support farmers and producers, with concerns raised about the impact of natural disasters and drought on the sector.
🚜 American farmers and producers have weathered record inflation, farm income crashes, and soaring input costs since the 2018 Farm Bill. We need a new #FarmBill to revitalize rural America, strengthen our farm safety net, and bolster our national security.
We need to put more farm in the farm bill. America’s farmers and ranchers can’t afford more unnecessary delays or partisan exercises — It’s time to get the farm bill done, and done right. https://t.co/omm7EuWoCF
Since the 2018 Farm Bill was passed, American producers have faced: 📈Rising inflation 📉Crashing income 🛢️Increased input costs 🌎Largest trade deficit ever 🌀Natural disasters America's producers need and deserve a new #FarmBill.
Folks are paying big bucks for small bugs. Last year's drought is severely affecting everyone crawfishing back home. We sent a letter with @RepTroyCarter urging the USDA to send relief now to our farmers using authority that they already have. Read more: https://t.co/nindwb3k7L https://t.co/u4KiFAe3zl
Thanks to failed #Bidenomics policies, inflation has surged the cost of farm input costs. Farmers can't afford to wait for a new #FarmBill. https://t.co/rkrt5aLuXU
ICYMI: Yesterday I sent a letter to @USDA & @USTradeRep about the skyrocketing ag trade deficit. It's nearly doubled in the past year alone, says USDA. #AmericanAg needs a more robust trade agenda so local producers & national industry can thrive! https://t.co/OdCFdzP4hW