Insights on the Trump Administration's Agriculture and Food Policy Priorities

This post-election conversation in Holland & Knight's "The Eyes on Washington" podcast series looks at the interconnectedness of trade, immigration and agricultural policies, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions to address these critical issues. Agriculture & Food Policy Team Leaders Peter Tabor and Liz Craddock address significant updates in U.S. agriculture policy, examining the stalled Farm Bill and the repercussions of recent hurricanes on farmers. Mr. Tabor talks about the importance of updating reference prices, which have not been revised since the 2014 Farm Bill, while Ms. Craddock notes the bipartisan support for increasing exports and discusses the implications of current tariffs on agricultural trade. They also touch on immigration policies, highlighting how the labor shortage in the agricultural sector exacerbates challenges faced by farmers, especially during the planting and harvesting seasons. They also delve into the influence of the upcoming Trump Administration on agricultural leadership, particularly focusing on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential role in shaping policies related to pesticides and climate-related funding.