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Priorities for Policy and Progress

Our top priorities included ad hoc assistance for row crop farmers and a revamped Farm Bill that includes Price Loss Coverage (PLC) prices designed to provide the safety net that farmers both need and deserve. For those outside of agriculture, these may sound like technical details, but they’re the backbone of ensuring that farming remains viable in the United States.

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This year has already brought one small victory. In the first half of the year, row crop farmers will receive an ad hoc assistance payment. While many of us wish this support was greater, it’s a step in the right direction, and I’ll take it as a win. However, with only a one-year extension of the existing Farm Bill, it’s clear that our work is far from done. The Farm Bill is a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural policy, and its modernization is critical to meeting the challenges of today and tomorrow.

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"Food security isn’t just a domestic concern; it’s a matter of national security." - Jody Campbell

Why This Matters

If you’ve never paused to consider the importance of these issues, let me frame it this way: What would happen in the realm of geopolitics if we had to rely on other nations for our food supply?

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The consequences would be staggering. Ensuring that America’s farmers can sustainably produce the food we need is essential to maintaining our independence and stability on the global stage.

There’s still much work to do. Farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our nation, and they deserve policies that reflect their importance. ‍

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From addressing climate resilience to ensuring fair market access, we must prioritize sustainable growth for the agricultural sector.‍

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The ad hoc assistance payments are a temporary relief, but we need to focus on long-term solutions that include robust safety nets and modernized policies in the Farm Bill.‍

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Supporting research and innovation in sustainable practices is equally critical to equipping farmers with tools to thrive in a changing world.‍

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If you’re looking to better understand the economic landscape for farmers, I highly recommend checking out the latest insights from farmdocDaily, which provides an excellent overview of the Economic Assistance Program.‍ Their expertise sheds light on the challenges and opportunities ahead for the agricultural sector.‍

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A Call to Action

Whether it’s through advocacy, education, or simply taking the time to understand the critical role of agriculture in our nation’s security, we all have a part to play.

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As someone deeply committed to this cause, I’ll continue to work tirelessly alongside our farmers and trade organizations to push for meaningful change. After all, when we stand with our farmers, we’re standing up for America’s future.

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