Fertiliser, food stamps and fed-up farmers
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Fertiliser, food stamps and fed-up farmers
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Farmers are among Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters. But they have been getting a raw deal from the man they helped re-elect in 2024. First came the trade war that eroded access to key export markets. Then came the Iran war, and rising fuel and fertiliser costs. Meanwhile, Congressional wranglings over food stamps are delaying the new Farm Bill. So what, if anything, would cause rural voters to abandon President Trump?
Guests and hosts:
- Charlotte Howard, New York bureau chief and executive editor
- Rebecca Jackson, Southern correspondent
- Alice Fulwood, Wall Street correspondent; co-host Money Talks
- Nick Levendofsky, executive director of the Kansas Farmers Union
Topics covered:
- Farm Bill / SNAP
- Agricultural trade and tariffs
- Iran War & fuel / fertiliser costs
- Rural politics
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