Jonathan Shell

To those who: Do Dig Sow Milk Pick Herd Lead Feed Care Grow Plant Shear Water Teach Ranch Shovel Inspire Irrigate Protect Manage Harvest Produce Innovate Dedicate Cultivate Conserve Persevere Take Risks Contribute Work Hard 🇺🇸 We Thank You 🇺🇸 #NationalAgWeek

Whether it's our neighbors at a community garden in Louisville or the farmers throughout Kentucky who feed our state and our country, agriculture connects all of us. It was great to start All In for Agriculture Education Week with partners from across our Commonwealth as we all work to keep agricultural education alive and help our students develop valuable skills that prepare them for the future.

2025 in Review: National Security American farmland is not for sale to our enemies. Foreign adversaries, led by Communist China, have increased their ownership of U.S. farmland by 1,000% under the Biden Admin… often near our military bases. That is not economics. That is a national security threat. Under the leadership of @POTUS, @USDA launched the National Farm Security Action Plan to stop foreign control of our land, our food supply, and our future. American farmland is not for sale to our enemies, and it never will be. We will defend the United States of America - always. 🇺🇸

Mooery Christmas from Shell Farms!

🎄 🦌 Santa’s reindeer cleared for entry! Despite a surge in 🎁imports from the North Pole (Nice list inflation🎅🏼 economy is booming), @USDA is forecasting the #agtrade deficit to decrease. Cheers to strong trade relationships in 2026 — including with our North Pole friends! ⛄️

Today, under the leadership of @POTUS, @USDA announced an $11 billion plan to offer stability for our great American farmers. This plan is a BRIDGE from international malaise to global dominance AND from failure and stagnation to growth and prosperity. Joe Biden broke the ag economy. Donald Trump will fix it! There’s more to do, and every day we’re working for our farmers and ranchers.

🚨 @POTUS: "I'm delighted to announce this afternoon that the United States will be taking a small portion of the hundreds of billions of dollars we receive in tariffs... We're going to use that money to provide $12B in economic assistance to American farmers."

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for the Kentucky farmers who make our meals possible and keep our state growing strong. From our KDA family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

The America First Policy Institute’s T.J. Wilson and Hannah Anderson joined AFPI Ag Council members @JShellKY, @TylerHarperGA, @TNAgCommish, and @RD_Kentucky for an important conversation on regional, farm-fresh foods as medicine. AFPI continues to work closely with our partners to put rural health and farmers first.

Honored to support Josh Branscum’s re-election campaign tonight in Clinton County. Huge turnout for a great state representative. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 . #KY1

AMERICA MEANS BUSINESS! 💪 Following up on President Trump’s historic trade deal with China, other countries are lining up to buy American soybeans! Today, Bangladesh’s top three soy crushing companies agreed to purchase $1 billion of U.S. soybeans over the next year. That’s 3 times more U.S. soybeans than Bangladesh purchased in 2024! 🇺🇸🤝🇧🇩 Thank you @POTUS for leading the way and promoting U.S. agriculture globally! We will continue to aggressively open up markets for U.S farmers across the globe. 🌎🚜

Kentuckians take care of their own. We’re bringing together partners across the Commonwealth to make sure families have the support they need during this federal shutdown. kyagr.com/Ky-agriculture…

Thanks to @POTUS’ leadership, the U.S. reached a trade and economic deal with China that will: — Ensure the flow of rare earths — Secure long-term purchases for U.S. agricultural exports — Deepen cooperation to halt the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. — Maintain tariffs on Chinese goods

MAJOR NEWS for the future of American agriculture! 🇺🇸🌾 This week, the FFA board seat previously held by the @usedgov OFFICIALLY is moving to @USDA… right where it belongs. This is more than a policy change, it’s a declaration. A commitment to keep the heart of FFA rooted in FAITH, FAMILY, and FREEDOM. The same values that built this nation and sustain it still. To every young person wearing that blue jacket: your moment is now. Stand up. Lead boldly. And never forget, America’s future depends on YOU. 💙

After the previous administration failed to hold countries accountable for the deals @POTUS struck in his first term, Trump is fighting back and DELIVERING for American farmers! Now China will: 🌱 Buy AT LEAST 12 MILLION METRIC TONS in U.S. soybeans THIS year 📈 Buy AT LEAST 25MMT in U.S. soybeans each year in 26, 27, and 28 🚜 Buy U.S. sorghum — the best in the world! 🌳 Buy U.S. hardwood 🛑 Remove unwarranted tariffs on most U.S. ag like soybeans, cotton, sorghum, corn, wheat, chicken, dairy, pork, beef, and fruits and vegetables. (1/2)

🚨 🚜 Tractor up! @POTUS secures more wins for American farmers! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 #china #soybeans #sorghum #Trump

Thank you @POTUS and @SecRollins for having the backs of American farmers, working to correct the failed policies of Biden and holding China accountable.

LETS GOOO!!! Soybeans! Sorghum! 🇺🇸🚜 BIG news out of President Trump’s historic meeting with President Xi! More details coming soon. THANK YOU, MR. PRESIDENT!!!

What a day at the Kentucky Legislator Swine Showmanship Showdown! 🐖 Commissioner Jonathan Shell and state legislators stepped into the ring for a fun, hands-on celebration of Pork Month, along with the official Pork Month Proclamation signing honoring Kentucky’s pork producers!

Today’s purchase by China of multiple ships of American soybeans signals @POTUS’ strong dealmaking and a positive step forward for our farmers. This purchase, coming directly ahead of the Trump-Xi talks, shows that America means business and that we will restore balance, give U.S. producers the opportunities they’ve earned, and send a message that when America leads in agriculture, the world listens. This is a great start as we continue to build a system where American agriculture thrives and competes on fair terms. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…