In this episode of the National Land Podcast, Mac Christian sits down with Chris Clayton, Ag Policy Editor for Progressive Farmer (DTN), to dig deep into the policy issues shaking up American agriculture. From USDA loan oversight to immigration raids on farms, and the trade standoff with China, this is a must-listen for anyone in land real estate, farming, or ag policy.

TOPICS COVERED:

USDA & FSA loan policy changes (>$400K scrutiny by DOGE)

Lack of transparency in farm data sharing (“super database” concerns)

Foreign land ownership: China, Syngenta, and military proximity issues

Immigration enforcement & H-2A labor cost crisis

ICE raids' ripple effects on agriculture, hospitality, and meatpacking

Farm Bill vs. “Big Beautiful Bill”: what's funded, what’s ignored

SNAP cuts, commodity payments, and rural broadband gaps

Screw worm threat and animal disease control gaps

Trade tensions: China, tariffs, soybeans, pork, and ethanol exports

How weather and global politics (Ukraine, Israel) impact crop and input markets

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https://www.dtnpf.com

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@ChrisClaytonDTN

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