Farm groups say President Trump’s State of the Union is a
reminder there’s more work to be done in Congress.
The American Farm Bureau Federation is applauding the priories outlined in the President’s speech including a call for the passage of the USMCA. Executive Vice President Dale Moore tells Brownfield it was reassuring to hear the President mention agriculture.
“It may seem small to some folks but hearing him mention agriculture, farmers and the farm bill—all of that tells the men and women that I work for that the President is paying attention.”
Moore says he’s optimistic the lasting impact of the government
shutdown will encourage Congress and the administration to work together before
the upcoming budget deadline. Moore says
moving the farm bill forward, reforming the nation’s immigration system and updating
infrastructure will remain priorities in the year ahead.
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