Farmers are facing increased concerns about factors such as crop prices, farm supply costs, and extreme weather conditions. Amidst these challenges, the imposition of tariffs by the administration of President Trump has added further uncertainty. The federal government’s policies under Trump’s leadership serve as an additional source of ambiguity for the agricultural sector.
Ann Veneman, who served as the Secretary of Agriculture under President George W. Bush, offers insights into these developments. Meanwhile, NPR’s Robert Smith and Wailin Wong from “The Indicator from Planet Money” report on the impact of economic uncertainty on a particular farmer.
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The episode in question was produced by Michelle Aslam and Connor Donevan. It received editing from Patrick Jarenwattananon and Nadia Lancy, with additional contributions from Kirk Siegler and Eric Whitney. The executive producer of the episode is Sami Yenigun.
