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Farmers waiver a little on Trump, farm bill

Midwest growers like government program overall.

Bryce Knorr 1, Senior Market Analyst, Farm Futures

April 14, 2017

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Farmers helped elect President Trump, backing his candidacy by a 7 to 1 margin according to Farm Futures research. Now growers will see if their support pays off with agriculture-friendly policies.

From policies on taxes and the environment to crafting of the next Farm Bill, farmers have a lot riding on what happens in Washington. Here’s a look at how their opinions about Trump and the farm program are shifting already.

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Bryce Knorr 1

Senior Market Analyst, Farm Futures

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