Urgent Need for Farm Bill Renewal

American Soybean Association Chairman Josh Gackle testified at the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing about the current state of the ag economy. “The administration announced tariffs, now delayed for 30 days, that if ultimately put into place, will cause an unnecessary trade war with Mexico, Canada, and China, three of our largest agriculture trading partners,” said the Kulm, North Dakota grower. “I want to emphasize the U.S. soybean industry is still dealing with long-term negative impacts from the last trade war in 2018.” American Sugarbeet Growers Association Vice President Tim Deal also participated in the hearing. “This hearing is timely because many farmers across the country, including sugar producers, are struggling under tough economic conditions. What we need most is a new five-year farm bill to provide certainty for production decisions and financial management of our farms.” Deal farms at Doran, Minnesota.