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Farmers for Free Trade informs the public about the benefits of free trade & mobilizes farmers & ranchers to take action to support beneficial trade agreements.

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Today, we kicked off our USMCA Roundtable Series in the courtyard where NAFTA was signed in 1992 in San Antonio, TX. New Texas trade data. Real farmer voices. The 2026 review is coming and American ag is ready. #USMCA #AgTrade #FarmersForFreeTrade
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Thousands of workers for the world’s largest meatpacking company, Swift Beef Co., began a two-week strike in Colorado for high beef prices and unfair labor practices. 🗞️ Read more: apnews.com/article/meatpa…
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694 Minnesota farmers have struggled with debt. Pressure continues to build with uncertain trade policy, immigration crackdown impacting H-2A visas and rural health care access. Farmer needs must be met. Our economy depends on it. 🗞️ Read more: minnpost.com/community-voic…
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Here's how Delta row crop farmers strategize to combat financial stress: Triage acreage, negotiate rents, and protect bottom line. Staying proactive and planning ahead keeps our farmers prepared, ready to face the next crop season. 🗞️ Read more: farmprogress.com/farm-business-…
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Many farmers and ag experts share mixed opinions about a farm bill provision that would clarify the EPA the last word in pesticide labeling. Some argue pesticide manufacturing companies could strip power from local government. 🗞️ Read more: agweek.com/news/policy/un…
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Surging gas prices are hitting Georgia farmers hard. The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted the flow of oil, causing a price spike. When essentials like gas go up, high prices could shift to consumers. 🗞️ Read more: cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/g…
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“Farmers tend to be pretty resilient in a lot of cases. But eventually something's going to break.” Kansas farmers shouldn't have to face unexpected tariff expenses that force them to take on more debt or risk losing their farms. They need stability. kcur.org/podcast/up-to-…
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In southwest Iowa, a cost-share program is helping farmers convert non-productive land to productive land and provide water quality benefits to the state of Iowa. Now, 16,000 acres of land operates as pastures and grazing systems, boosting cattle grazing. agdaily.com/livestock/cost…
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The conflict in Iran is sending ripple effects across global markets, and Iowa farmers are feeling it as diesel fuel and fertilizer costs rise. 🗞️ Read more about how rural Iowa farmers have been impacted: 3newsnow.com/southwest-iowa…
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Despite recent stop-gap federal funding, higher input costs and lower prices have strained Delaware farmers’ financially. Unsteady markets make it harder to lock down prices. We overcome uncertainty when we listen to farmer needs. spotlightdelaware.org/2026/03/10/del…
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Florida farms recover from last month's historically cold temperatures after $3.1B in agricultural losses statewide. U.S. Secretary of Ag Brooke Rollins declared the freeze a disaster, opening doors for federal relief funds for local farmers. mynews13.com/fl/orlando/new…
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Family-owned Wings Landing Farms LLC has been operating for over 100 years in Maryland. Farmer Wayne Quidas grows and sells produce, hoping his legacy continues once he retires. Due to monopolies driving up prices of materials, Quidas faces uncertainty. baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/as-con…
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The conflict in Iran is limiting global supplies of fertilizer right before the crucial spring planting season. Farmers rely on global trade to keep their farms afloat. We must ensure they have the resources they need. 🗞️ Read more: wired.com/story/trumps-w…
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After a two-day markup session, the U.S. House has a new, five-year Farm Bill to consider after it advanced out of the House ag committee this week. While some experts believe the new bill creates strides for farmers, others still see gaps. nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news-a…
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500 acres. 45 cattle. First-generation. Family-owned. Colorado farmer Josh Ciardullo dreamed of legacy for his family cattle farm, but rising prices for Argentine beef imports spark challenges. Read more about Cirardullo's story: rmpbs.org/news/business-…
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Farmers for Free Trade thanks @RepJimCosta , a Co-Chair for the House Ag Trade Caucus for his strong support for our export promotion programs including MAP and FMD. Maintaining these in the House Farm Bill is a big win for U.S. ag. Boosting exports rebuilds the farm economy!
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Farm Bill allows tobacco producers to receive USDA disaster aid, an amendment led by Rep. David Rouzer in a voice vote. This reverses the exclusion of tobacco farmers from eligibility for financial assistance that USDA is allocated through the CCC. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2026/0…
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Despite pushback from Republicans and allies in the agricultural sector, President Trump struck a deal for $800 of beef imports from Argentina. In latest Farm Bill markup, U.S. Rep Gabe Vasquez, expressed “congressional concern.” 🗞️ Read more: thehill.com/homenews/admin…
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ICYMI: USDA is required to report to Congress on how changes to or expiration of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement will affect the agriculture industry, through an amendment offered by Rep. Adam Gray (D-Calif.). Keep up with the latest in the Farm Bill: agriculture.house.gov/farmbill/
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The Farm Bill markup begins. The biggest clash of ideas across parties include SNAP benefits, tobacco, and Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Farmers deserve a bill that adapts to rapid changes in agriculture. Rural America thrives when farmers thrive. dtnpf.com/agriculture/we…
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