Rep. Anderson, Sen. Spreitzer: Introduce Resolution Supporting Wisconsin Farmers Hurt by Trump Agenda

Rep. Anderson, Sen. Spreitzer: Introduce resolution supporting Wisconsin farmers hurt by Trump agenda

MADISON – Today, Senator Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) and Representative Clinton Anderson (D-Beloit) introduced a resolution for co-sponsorship calling for a resolution to the Trump Administration’s trade war with China, which has had a devastating impact on Wisconsin soybean farmers. Rock...

New report shows rural Wisconsin's need for federal support

By Judith Ruiz-Branch   As rural communities in Wisconsin grapple with the increasing uncertainty of federal policies and the government shutdown, local farmers are asking Congress and the administration to prioritize federal policies to support rural America. A new Rural Policy Action Report offered suggestions for improving small-town life and business in the U.S. Danielle Endvick, executive director of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, said rural…

Hawley to Introduce Legislation to Guarantee Direct Payments for Farmers & Ranchers Using Tariff Funds

On Monday, Senator Josh Hawley announced he will introduce legislation, the Support Our Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025, to deliver direct payments for farmers and ranchers using revenue collected from President Trump’s tariffs. The program will use billions in tariff money to provide congressional authorization for the Trump Administration’s plans to deliver relief for farmers and ranchers after several years of high input costs and low profit…