Trade and Tariffs

The House has advanced the Farm Bill further than any effort since 2018, but Senate disputes, rising costs, trade concerns, and broader economic warning signs continue to weigh on farmers and ranchers.

Proposed federal budget cuts and tariffs could impact farmers, rural services, and agricultural research, while concerns grow over threats to bald eagle populations.

Rising input costs and federal aid packages are shaping farm income in 2026, as women take on larger roles in agriculture nationwide.

Rep. Jeff Hurd answered questions on energy, immigration, voting laws and Colorado River water policy during a tele-town hall with thousands of constituents.

New economic surveys show rising farm debt, falling equipment sales, and growing financial stress for producers, as wolf programs add costs for western states.

New trade and regulatory moves could shape cattle markets and farm equipment repairs.

Farm leaders question whether Trump’s tariffs are helping or hurting U.S. farmers as rising input costs and global competition reshape agriculture and trade.

Farm News & Views reports falling snowpack in southwest Colorado river basins and growing strain on U.S. farmers from low crop prices, high costs, and trade impacts.

Farm leaders warn of mounting losses as trade tensions, global beef markets, and low snowpack threaten agricultural stability heading into 2026.

The Trump administration has announced a $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers to offset tariff-related losses, but some farm-state lawmakers and specialty crop producers say more help may be needed.