BROWNFIELD AG NEWS: Rep. Angie Craig warns of crisis in ag economy: “farmers are hurting”

The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is concerned about the ag economy.

“Well, there’s no doubt farmers are hurting. Input costs are up, prices are down.”

Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig says with a large crop on the horizon, market access is critical.

“Business is absolutely gone, it’s moved from the United States to Brazil, especially in China. So look, the administration caused this problem with their trade wars and their economic policies, and it’s incumbent upon them to step up and fix the problems.”

She tells Brownfield the administration should immediately end the across-the-board trade wars.

“So family farmers can regain valuable market access, or expand domestic markets like year-round E15. But ultimately, I think this is going to be in the administration’s hands, obviously they’re in the majority in the House and the Senate. And they’ve got the White House.”

Craig says she recognizes the challenges farmers are facing and is working to make sure they get the help that is needed.