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Rollins says administration eyeing financial bridge for farmers amid low commodity prices

The Secretary of Agriculture says the Trump administration is working on a financial bridge for America’s farmers who are facing low commodity prices.  “I know it is one of the toughest, if not the toughest farm economy right now that we’ve seen,” she says.  “In at least in my lifetime.”

Brooke Rollins says the administration is working around the clock to address some of the issues pressuring the farm economy.  “Understanding that trade and the President’s trade renegotiations have put us into a time of uncertainty,” she says. 

Rollins tells Brownfield the team at USDA is exploring options. “Very soon, we’ll probably be rolling out some new programs and building that bridge between the President’s promised vision of open markets, better access, and the golden age of prosperity for our farmers and ranchers,” she says.   

AUDIO: Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins