The farm bill was a popular topic at CattleCon. Jason Leiseth, immediate past president, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, acknowledged the farm policy delays but remained hopeful. “We look forward to the last half of the year to make some progress and get a farm bill in place.” The potential impact of tariffs was also discussed. Leiseth noted the uncertainty but saw tariffs as a strategic tool. “If we can continue to use them as tactics for negotiation, the impact on producers should be minimal,” however avoiding long-term tariffs would be the best outcome for the industry.
