The U.S. rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) would be supportive to farmers’ bottom line.
Ernie Birchmeier with Michigan Farm Bureau tells Brownfield increased exports of beef, pork, soybeans, dairy and other commodities under the agreement would cause net farm incomes across the country to rise.
“Some estimates are around $6 billion in additional trade upon full implementation.”
He says the U.S. produces more than it consumes which is why increasing exports is critical to agriculture.
Continue reading Net farm incomes would increase if U.S. rejoins TPP at Brownfield Ag News.
