The price of U.S. cropland went up 52% since 2013 even though net returns of the nine largest commodity crops were negative $32 billion over that time period. Government payments were $120 billion. Current ag system exists because of #farmsubsidies. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2025/04/us-c...
US Crop Agriculture’s Government Payment Trap - farmdoc daily
Carl Zulauf, Gary Schnitkey, Nick Paulson, and Jonathan Coppess - Carl Zulauf - Implications of the demise of the countercyclical crop safety net are explored since the 2014 Farm Bill authorized the c...
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April 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The price of U.S. cropland went up 52% since 2013 even though net returns of the nine largest commodity crops were negative $32 billion over that time period. Government payments were $120 billion. Current ag system exists because of #farmsubsidies. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2025/04/us-c...
"You can own the libs,
or you can own your farm.
You can't own both."
🚜🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾👨🏻🌾🧺
#USAID #SNAP #WIC #FarmSubsidies #ClimateResponsiveFarming #ClimateChange #DisasterAssistance #CommodityDistribution #RuralHospitals #SchoolLunchProgram
or you can own your farm.
You can't own both."
🚜🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾👨🏻🌾🧺
#USAID #SNAP #WIC #FarmSubsidies #ClimateResponsiveFarming #ClimateChange #DisasterAssistance #CommodityDistribution #RuralHospitals #SchoolLunchProgram
August 25, 2026 at 10:52 PM
"You can own the libs,
or you can own your farm.
You can't own both."
🚜🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾👨🏻🌾🧺
#USAID #SNAP #WIC #FarmSubsidies #ClimateResponsiveFarming #ClimateChange #DisasterAssistance #CommodityDistribution #RuralHospitals #SchoolLunchProgram
or you can own your farm.
You can't own both."
🚜🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾🌾👨🏻🌾🧺
#USAID #SNAP #WIC #FarmSubsidies #ClimateResponsiveFarming #ClimateChange #DisasterAssistance #CommodityDistribution #RuralHospitals #SchoolLunchProgram
It has become crystal clear that unless you were raised as the son of a toolmaker in a pebble-dashed semi, the Labour government doesn't want to know or help you. #WelfarePayments #PIP #FarmSubsidies
March 12, 2025 at 11:48 AM
It has become crystal clear that unless you were raised as the son of a toolmaker in a pebble-dashed semi, the Labour government doesn't want to know or help you. #WelfarePayments #PIP #FarmSubsidies
More than 50 people showed up to oppose the #BigUglyBill at #MikeCollins office in Monroe GA. We oppose cuts to #Medicaid #FarmSubsidies #SNAP #Climate www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/07/01/d...
Demonstrators call on lawmakers to reject Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Protestors demonstrating against President Donald Trump’s spending bill brought their message to over a dozen congressional field offices in Georgia on Tuesday, calling on both Republicans and Democra...
www.atlantanewsfirst.com
July 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
More than 50 people showed up to oppose the #BigUglyBill at #MikeCollins office in Monroe GA. We oppose cuts to #Medicaid #FarmSubsidies #SNAP #Climate www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/07/01/d...
My new report finds farmers received $113.9 billion in #farmsubsidies over the past 5 years from three types of programs: 1) traditional commodity programs, 2) crop insurance, and 3) ad hoc (MFP & CFAP). And yet the Reconciliation bill would increase subsidies even more. www.ewg.org/research/tri...
www.ewg.org
June 10, 2025 at 9:45 PM
My new report finds farmers received $113.9 billion in #farmsubsidies over the past 5 years from three types of programs: 1) traditional commodity programs, 2) crop insurance, and 3) ad hoc (MFP & CFAP). And yet the Reconciliation bill would increase subsidies even more. www.ewg.org/research/tri...
Good discussion of USDA programs that could be reformed to reduce spending, with mentions of EWG's work on #farmsubsidies and crop insurance. (Spoiler alert: firing USDA scientists isn't one of the ways to save real money).
I wrote this @nytimes.com thing about the bloated and misguided department Elon and his do-boys really would throw in the wood chipper if they were serious about government efficiency.
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/03/07/o...
Opinion | Elon Musk Should Take a Hard Look at the U.S.D.A. (Gift Article)
The Department of Agriculture is exactly the kind of dysfunctional behemoth that Elon Musk and DOGE should reform.
www.nytimes.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Good discussion of USDA programs that could be reformed to reduce spending, with mentions of EWG's work on #farmsubsidies and crop insurance. (Spoiler alert: firing USDA scientists isn't one of the ways to save real money).
Yeah just wait till his Rich buddies that are invested in the hospitality industry and can't get people to work and staff the housekeeping or the waiters and Florida depends heavily on hotels and restaurants. And just wait until the rich Farmers can't get anyone to pick the food.
December 9, 2024 at 8:20 AM
Was fun talking with Ron for this @startribune.bsky.social op-ed about #farmsubsidies. "Last week’s election gave America’s richest farmers reason to be upbeat about getting even more federal subsidies than the eye-popping levels they now enjoy..." www.startribune.com/subsidy-lade...
Subsidy-laden farm bill is worth your attention
Tuned-out taxpayers seem unaware that the ag industry receives so much public money.
www.startribune.com
November 15, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Was fun talking with Ron for this @startribune.bsky.social op-ed about #farmsubsidies. "Last week’s election gave America’s richest farmers reason to be upbeat about getting even more federal subsidies than the eye-popping levels they now enjoy..." www.startribune.com/subsidy-lade...
New research from @farmdocdaily.bsky.social shows that public support for #farmsubsidies has decreased, while it has increased for food assistance. And yet the One Big Beautiful Bill Act increased farm subsidy money while decreasing food assistance. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2025/09/do-c...
Do Changes in Food and Agriculture Policy Align with Changes in Public Priorities? - farmdoc daily
Brenna Ellison, Jonathan Coppess, and Maria Kalaitzandonakes -
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September 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New research from @farmdocdaily.bsky.social shows that public support for #farmsubsidies has decreased, while it has increased for food assistance. And yet the One Big Beautiful Bill Act increased farm subsidy money while decreasing food assistance. farmdocdaily.illinois.edu/2025/09/do-c...
#food #farm #subsidies #USDA #SNAP/EBT #smallfarmlife #GOP #poorpeople #walmart #farmsubsidies #entitlementprogram #farmersmarkets
SNAP is a Farm Subsidy
The GOP has wanted to get rid of SNAP since its inception and the argument they use for this is it is a subsidy for the poor.
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April 17, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Important context: the funding that the Admin is taking away from farmers is widely supported by voters, like for conservation, local/school food and food bank programs. And yet Rs in Congress still trying to send more #farmsubsidies to wealthiest farms. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Trump vowed to help US farmers. These four say his policies are ‘wreaking havoc’
Farm country voted for Trump in 2024, but many of his actions – from tariffs to federal cuts – are hurting growers
www.theguardian.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Important context: the funding that the Admin is taking away from farmers is widely supported by voters, like for conservation, local/school food and food bank programs. And yet Rs in Congress still trying to send more #farmsubsidies to wealthiest farms. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
New EWG analysis about what would happen if SNAP $ is cut to increase #farmsubsidies through Reconciliation. 90% of all counties would have fewer people receiving benefits, and 1,217 rural counties that supported Trump in 2024 could have a net loss in federal funding. www.ewg.org/news-insight...
www.ewg.org
May 8, 2025 at 7:43 PM
New EWG analysis about what would happen if SNAP $ is cut to increase #farmsubsidies through Reconciliation. 90% of all counties would have fewer people receiving benefits, and 1,217 rural counties that supported Trump in 2024 could have a net loss in federal funding. www.ewg.org/news-insight...
The Senate Ag budget reconciliation package includes the same #farmsubsidies loopholes/giveaways as the House version. Would send $billions more to the largest and wealthiest farms, corporate farms, factory farms and crop insurance companies and agents. www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep...
Chairman Boozman Releases Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Budget Reconciliation Text | The United States Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) today released legislative text for the budget...
www.agriculture.senate.gov
June 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The Senate Ag budget reconciliation package includes the same #farmsubsidies loopholes/giveaways as the House version. Would send $billions more to the largest and wealthiest farms, corporate farms, factory farms and crop insurance companies and agents. www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep...
Farm profits are expected to increase in 2025, with net cash farm income projected to be the second highest year of the last 20 years. A large part of this increase is thanks to #taxpayers, because of #farmsubsidies being paid out through the American Relief Act. ers.usda.gov/data-product...
February 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Farm profits are expected to increase in 2025, with net cash farm income projected to be the second highest year of the last 20 years. A large part of this increase is thanks to #taxpayers, because of #farmsubsidies being paid out through the American Relief Act. ers.usda.gov/data-product...
The Admin has just proposed an additional $11.1 billion in #farmsubsidies. If approved, total direct payments to farmers would be around $55.4 billion this year. A staggering level of payments for farmers that already receive billions every year. farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2026/06/whit...
White House Requests $11 Billion in Farmer Aid - Farm Policy News
The White House on Wednesday asked Congress to pass a supplemental funding package that includes a request for $11.1 billion for farmers and calls for Congress to pass year-round E15.
farmpolicynews.illinois.edu
June 25, 2026 at 3:27 PM
The Admin has just proposed an additional $11.1 billion in #farmsubsidies. If approved, total direct payments to farmers would be around $55.4 billion this year. A staggering level of payments for farmers that already receive billions every year. farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2026/06/whit...
#tariffs #U.S.farmers #farmsubsidies #China #soybeans
Given the fact that many U.S. farmers are proud gun owners, you'd figure they'd be more accurate. Yet they keep shooting themselves in the foot.
Given the fact that many U.S. farmers are proud gun owners, you'd figure they'd be more accurate. Yet they keep shooting themselves in the foot.
September 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#tariffs #U.S.farmers #farmsubsidies #China #soybeans
Given the fact that many U.S. farmers are proud gun owners, you'd figure they'd be more accurate. Yet they keep shooting themselves in the foot.
Given the fact that many U.S. farmers are proud gun owners, you'd figure they'd be more accurate. Yet they keep shooting themselves in the foot.
My new piece for EWG about how the budget reconciliation bills will not help most farmers in Minnesota, even though it increases national #farmsubsidies by $billions. www.ewg.org/news-insight...
www.ewg.org
June 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
My new piece for EWG about how the budget reconciliation bills will not help most farmers in Minnesota, even though it increases national #farmsubsidies by $billions. www.ewg.org/news-insight...
It's ridiculous that the administration is choosing to expedite $10B in #farmsubsidies to mostly large commodity farmers, but not unfreeze conservation funding that is supported by farmers, bipartisan policymakers, and taxpayers. www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
USDA to begin disbursing economic aid to farmers amid low prices
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will on Wednesday begin accepting applications from farmers affected by low commodity prices for economic aid passed by Congress last year, an agency official said on Tuesday.
www.reuters.com
March 19, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's ridiculous that the administration is choosing to expedite $10B in #farmsubsidies to mostly large commodity farmers, but not unfreeze conservation funding that is supported by farmers, bipartisan policymakers, and taxpayers. www.reuters.com/world/us/usd...
USDA forecasts net farm income to be 37.2% higher in 2025 than in 2024, and that doesn't even include the increases in #farmsubsidies that were included in the reconciliation budget bill. farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2025/09/usda...
USDA Lowers Farm Income Forecast, Remains Well Above 2024 - Farm Policy News
The USDA is lowering its forecast for farm earnings in 2025 as declines in the crop sector more than offset soaring incomes for cattle producers. Even with the lower numbers, both the estimates for ne...
farmpolicynews.illinois.edu
September 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
USDA forecasts net farm income to be 37.2% higher in 2025 than in 2024, and that doesn't even include the increases in #farmsubsidies that were included in the reconciliation budget bill. farmpolicynews.illinois.edu/2025/09/usda...
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Chuck Grassley netted nearly $370,000 in #FarmSubsidies, environmental group says. The Iowa senator says he wants to close farm bill loopholes that enable non-family farmers to get federal support.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...
Chuck Grassley netted nearly $370,000 in #FarmSubsidies, environmental group says. The Iowa senator says he wants to close farm bill loopholes that enable non-family farmers to get federal support.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...
Grassley netted nearly $370,000 in farm subsidies, environmental group says
The Iowa senator says he wants to close farm bill loopholes that enable non-family farmers to get federal support.
www.desmoinesregister.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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Chuck Grassley netted nearly $370,000 in #FarmSubsidies, environmental group says. The Iowa senator says he wants to close farm bill loopholes that enable non-family farmers to get federal support.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...
Chuck Grassley netted nearly $370,000 in #FarmSubsidies, environmental group says. The Iowa senator says he wants to close farm bill loopholes that enable non-family farmers to get federal support.
www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/...