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Ag groups react to President Biden’s State of Union Address
Ag groups have mixed reactions to President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday.
National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule tells Brownfield following the speech, he’s concerned about geopolitical stability and volatility in the markets with the Russia/Ukraine conflict. “U.S wheat growers are going to be impacted by the invasion,” he says. “I was thankful to hear the President and to see both Republicans and Democrats standing in unity and support.”
Goule says he’s concerned about continued supply chain issues but thankful that the President is continuing to work to solve these issues.
And, he says he wasn’t surprised that the President didn’t focus on agriculture more. “It is a little too early really for a President to talk about the Farm Bill in the State of the Union, but I would be very concerned if the President doesn’t mention it next year since it is up for reauthorization.”
He says NAWG will continue to work with the Administration and lawmakers on policies that support farmers and recognize the uniqueness of wheat.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.