Wisconsin Farmers Lobby Congress on Farm Bill, Trade, and Costs

Members of the Wisconsin Farmers Union traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate for a stronger farm bill. The delegation met with Wisconsin’s U.S. Senate offices, congressional representatives, and officials from the Department of Justice and the Department of Agriculture. Farmers highlighted concerns regarding rising production costs, trade uncertainties, and financial pressures on family farms. They also raised concerns that a temporary increase in lower-tariff ground beef imports could negatively impact U.S. cattle producers.

The advocacy targets the legislative process of the Farm Bill, urging lawmakers to expand farm credit and strengthen the farm safety net. Farmers also pushed for improved competition in agricultural markets and mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. These efforts directly influence policy debates regarding tariffs and market stability in Wisconsin agriculture.