Trump's New $12 Billion Farm Subsidies and My Thoughts

[@loisgustafson4522]

You could put 4 persons in a room with the same problem to solve, and when they were let out there would be 5 different answers! It has become impossible in these days to come to an agreeable solution it seems! Our government entities, from local on up to the federal level our officials seem to relish in disagreeing. No matter what business your in, to the best of your abilities, you have to look to yourself for the answers. My wife and I are retired from the agriculture field, we've seen a lot of different administration's come and go, and the best advice on life's decisions is to think with your head, then decide with your heart. You seem to be a well informed young farmer Zach, with a lovely family and a wonderful way to make your living. Life is going to always going to toss you some curves, you just have to know when your able to meet them head on, or when to duck!! Regards, Ron

[@MillennialFarmer]

Lois Gustafson thanks Ron!!

[@cristianfederico2411]

You like Trump, you understand him soooo ENJOY¡¡¡¡¡

[@joebrown2806]

Everybody looks stupid now look at nafta soon china let it ride.... NOW NOW NOW generation needs to learn what life is.

[@Momofamlly]

@@joebrown2806 can you interpret?

[@TheWizardGamez]

the problem with the government isnt that you get the best solution. its that you get a solution you can't deny. at least in the free market you can take your money somewhere else. but the government already has your money, and will continue to have your money as long as you continue to produce and consume

[@WelkerFarms]

I agree, whenever government injects money into an industry, it might have some temporary boost but the ramifications usually result in higher costs for the producer. We too want to farm without government aid. It seems whenever you accept a handout it always comes with strings attached. The less government regulation and control within a farm the better. This is one of the reasons we have taken out our CRP acres. Anyways we're all in this together and there is a lot of uncertainty within agricultural. Farm on!

[@MillennialFarmer]

Absolutely!! Thanks!

[@mattalford3932]

Walker Farms. Awesome. Thanks for the mod map in FS17, and all the big buds. Love your timelapse videos.

[@mattalford3932]

I'm not a farmer but it would seem to me that you guys would just want to farm, and sell your crops. Hopefully this trade war doesn't hurt you guys too much.

[@mrprimor227]

I really think the money they gave out was some sort of apology to farmers for the political issues with crop prices

[@cnukem]

From a non-farmer, all your information was so easy to understand and follow. Thank you for your input!

[@Glideslopes]

Nicely articulated. You're an asset to this country.

[@bazares4506]

But can he win some races on the track is the question? He sold his race car. Seems that will make it harder.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Baz Ares I sold the one I owned, I still race...

[@bazares4506]

I know. Driving other peoples cars is cheaper.

[@tonyortiz6279]

That's right

[@srn9973]

As a Farmer Rancher something had to change. Us Ranchers can't even label our Beef because Canada and Mexico were going to sue When COOL got repealed our price dropped by a 1/3!!

[@williamwood3rd72]

I'm not a farmer the way you just talked to us was just outstanding thank for making me understand your situation I hope the best of luck for all the farmers god bless the United States of America

[@nickwilson1476]

Thank you for taking the time to make this. As a person who has zero knowledge of commercial farming, it is very eye opening to hear your thought on the industry right now.

[@bouzyges]

This is really a wonderful video. I appreciate your balanced treatment of the subject as well as your clear position. I also enjoyed listening to you talk about your crops-you’re inventiveness is inspirational.

[@brianholmberg1778]

What about the American trucker who moving the farm products from farm to market,and we dont get no help but more regulations to control us and drive us out of business

[@vallano8970]

Andrew yang 2020 man

[@derekinhawaii]

Brian what's next... eliminate minimum safety regulations for airplane maintenance, let me know how that does. So what about the family of four that were killed by a sleepy truck driver and whose truck brakes were below minimum safety standards..... Which by the way didn't matter in this case, since the driver was asleep and never used them... YUP government regulation really screwed that truck driver...... www.wltz.com/2019/08/20/trucker-testifies-he-wasnt-negligent-after-killing-family-of-5/ Lets remove more government regulations so we get get killed on the highway by poorly maintained trucks and drivers with push the envelope and fall asleep behind the wheel. So you might say to me: "You're not a driver you don't know what it's like." And I will say, Actually I am a truck driver and say thank god there are regulations limiting drivers hours and mandating minimal truck safety standards. IN FACT, earlier this year I had to call the FMCSA on my employer because my co-workers including myself were falling asleep behind the wheel of fully loaded trucks and being threatened with our jobs if we didn't work the scheduled hours. FMCSA came in and gave our company a $300K fine for Hours of Service violations and gave a very stark warning to the owners. Clean it up or loose your DOT Cert. Since then NOT ONE driver has complained about being too tired to work........ AND drivers are making more money because there are more shifts. Funny how that works when, the laws are being followed. SO in my opinion thank god for government regulations.... It's saved my life and I'm sure many other peoples/family's lives.....

[@AaronEmerald]

Trucking is a High demand - high supply industry. Anyone with a truck can start moving product. Honestly It’s not a very difficult job. You don’t need no subsidies. Unless you’re communist of course.

[@jimmystixxjs]

You can thank nobama for that..he did the same thing in the marine idustry

[@pgadams1]

I'm new to your channel and learning about farm economics. Thanks for this balanced discussion, and thanks for your excellent videos.

[@ProfessorDIY]

Most elegant and to the point discussion, great job! I agree with you.

[@kenwhitney9146]

I certainly appreciate all of your thoughts. I would love to hear you speak your mind more often on such subjects. I love all your videos this little addition is a great one. No two ways about it, politics affects your industry and I would love to learn from you, the farmer, more of how it does! Thank you for all your time here!

[@leslillie9585]

Very well said. Thank you for thoughts and your honesty.

[@wylde780]

I appreciate hearing your thoughts on this matter. Always good to hear it directly from the farmers mouth along with news reports.

[@johnstorey8393]

Well thought out. Very interesting comments from an expert. I appreciate your free market attitude. Well done.

[@dankinnard1833]

Interesting topic and I am sure there will many interesting comments posted/received. I basically concur with your thoughts. I am a non farmer and grew up on a small family farm back in the late 50's early 60's and a lot has occurred and changed since then and besides what could I have known back then in my teen years. I am all for making it on your own and receiving self satisfaction from what ever endeavors one pursues. I have been a subscriber MN Millennial Farmer for about a year now and enjoy all of your posting no matter what the subject posting contains, especially enjoy seeing your family in these videos. Thanks!

[@farmerstephen]

I a farmer in the Uk. Also tough here been very hot no rain here for 8 weeks. We make food to keep the world alive and get our prices told to us if I went into a shop and told them I would only pay so much for something they would probably laugh at me. I have even heard of some vegetable growers having to pay the supermarket a price to have they’re goods in a position on the shelves.

[@ThePfirefighter2]

Thanks for showing so much integrity! You demonstrate a sense of pride that isn't boastful! I've enjoyed watching many of your videos! My belief is that most farmers know that they are providing for the masses and have that same sense of pride. Your analogy of a bandaid on an arterial wound is accurate. However, if it's a step in the right direction, there should be no shame in accepting subsidies, until our country levels the playing field. The farmer is the only person who buys at retail, sells at wholesale and pays freight both ways! Hope to meet you in person some day and shake your hand.

[@Rutisija]

Interesting to hear your thoughts. Here in Finland farming is many ways different what it comes to business side of it and coverment payments to farmers.

[@precariousproletariat7916]

Alot of people have been hurting for years. Sometimes fighting for whats right hurts first. Make America great again.

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

As a conservative and a strong supporter of farming there should be ZERO government subsidies. Zero. To include on ethanol production which has made a lot of farmers wealthy while doing zilch to solve our energy dependence issues as a nation.

[@MillennialFarmer]

Mike Barbacovi ethanol hasn't been subsidized since 2012....

[@valeriegriner5644]

It's all on a GLOBAL basis now...and has been for 25 years or more...goes back to the UN Rio Earth Summit of 1992...when old Pres. Bush signed us up to all kinds of trade and environmental agreements(which nobody bothered to tell us.) Now...nothing is computed on supply/demand in a single country....it's worldwide "commodities trading."

[@MillennialFarmer]

@@tdgreenbay you prefer we keep subsidizing billions into oil companies?

[@higgsboson9509]

@@tdgreenbay so because ONE large scale farmer was a complete dick, that means all other large scale farmers are too? That's an immature way of thinking. What do you want him to do...sell his land? Millenial Farmer isn't a first generation farmer...he is inheriting this farm. Whatever land he's getting has been in the family for years.

[@higgsboson9509]

s getting back into farming is expensive for everybody. He has a lot of land, but with that a lot of money is put into everything each year. You think he does all this for free? I'm a 2500 acre dairy and cash cropping operation. Just because we have land doesn't mean everything is easier.

[@cannotsay5505]

Trump has been right about everything so far, I look forward to voting for Trump in 2020. Keep in mind all the thousands of businesses shuttered by Obama. To me growing corn for car fuel just seems wrong and in time electric cars will limit fossil fuels then what happens to the millions of acres of corn.

[@TheJbroni]

I think if the problems had been addressed years ago we would not be in the position we are in now with trade. The US has given away so much for to little. I think Trump has the right idea dealing with China and there will be some pain until we can get the point across. I am in Mississippi and we are also feeling the pinch. I support you Millennial Farmer. Just hang in there!

[@MillennialFarmer]

Thank you!

[@davidadcock3382]

Your post is false. There are only losers in a trade war. Today we are losing for Americans with the tariffs are still buying Chinese goods where now china buys nothing from us thus the trade deficit is up 10 percent.

[@MillennialFarmer]

@@katzgar so the farmers who left those beans standing are not responsible at all for their own crops?

[@MillennialFarmer]

@@katzgar yeah? So it's his fault if they didn't get harvested?

[@MillennialFarmer]

@@katzgar first off, I hadn't thought of the storage issue because that's not a problem in my area yet. That makes sense. Second, ethanol has not received a single dollar of subsidy money since 2012, so I can't imagine you're as informed as you believe you are.

[@kenarnold9132]

My wife works with Asian companies weekly in the TV Media realm. Basically she does contracts with other networks. According to her, Asians (specifically China and a couple others) are the most difficult to work with as they are always demanding more for a lesser price. They settle on a contract, then when time to sign, they backtrack and want something more.

[@icknodcodopay7935]

It's tough right now. We feel it also. But the end result will be worth it.

[@marklevan6546]

It’s welfare

[@newsouthernfarmer3499]

Great video it's very nice to see the view point of a larger farmer. This is my first year farming and i have very few acres planted. I don't have very much money tied up in my crop, so this hasn't really effected me much. Thanks for taking you time to give us your input.

[@Tractormanpj]

As me 16 years of age, and helping on our family farm of corn soybeans and potatoes I feel like this could help us and in the long run things will turn in the direction of the upcoming farmers like me and lots of others wanting to take a share in the family business.

[@yypbobbiecheaney2317]

Now China has signed on that will help the farmers. Yeah farmers and PRESIDENT Trump.

[@prashanthk6007]

Awesome integrity despite going through hardship. Only wish the free loaders and the people who feed on the free loaders have a fraction of that integrity.

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Thanks for sharing!! I hope the money goes to the right farmers!! I feel so bad for you guys! We Support farmers over supermarkets any day!! We started growing our own produce because it's been crazy expensive for Half good food with chemicals and we live where a lot of farmers are, in strawberry town florida. It's sad to see the farms around here shutting down. I hope you all get through this and it gets better! Im trying to get the word out there that we need to continue to support farmers over these mas production places. We need to support you every step of the way. I totally agree with your outlook. Great insight and attitude considering what your going through. Btw we eat tons of corn!!! Lol. We love it and I just started growing my own😊 your field looks scrumptious!!

[@brettsnyder9806]

I think you are correct in your thinking on the subject! !!!!!

[@troyeckhoff1270]

Great video, I farm 45 minutes north of Kensington and agree 100% with you. I want to earn a living off of the hard work I put in everyday.

[@blitzburghbilly7813]

GOD BLESS 🙏🏻 OUR AMERICAN 🇺🇸 FARMERS .....

[@danielgeist5497]

I really appreciate your free-market view point. As a fellow (part-time) farmer, I hope all this with the markets and trade war is a short term loss for a long term goal. Give a little to gain more. We will sure see. Thank you for sharing in a way for those who don’t farm to understand from a farmers point of view. God bless!

[@TheCrewChief374]

Well from my perspective, I don't care to much for politicians and bureaucrats to be messing in a person's business. Needless to say, if they are going to mess in or with someone's business. The politicians and bureaucrats should find a way to keep those businesses from going out of business. However, I still don't trust politicians and bureaucrats to do right by the people, they should be serving. Moreover, I would not count my chickens before they hatch, with regards to getting anything from the government. Due to the fact that there are aways strings attached as well as the fact that this is just another tactic from my perspective to divide the people of this country and have them going at each other, verses focusing on what I have always seen as the problem and that is the politicians and bureaucrats that are doing whatever it takes to stay in office. Which is one of the larger reasons, I have been a registered Independent voter since I was 19 year's old, which I am 44 now. furthermore, I have always made a conscious effort to be a Independent minded person on issues such as this one.

[@marcusgipson5376]

It’s interesting to see the different ways people got effected through that time. I’m a logger in southeastern Kentucky and our Red Oak prices dropped by about 50%. Before it was one of the best selling trees but now it’s just on the lower side.

[@farmingnodak]

Great points... I'd think I have to side with you, kinda on the fence as well with it. It's a nice gesture, but government and politics have a tendency to make things difficult. I was raised to work for everything. I wish the government stayed out of my business and let me do my thing, that goes for most of my neighbors as well, and that's what was one of Trump's campaign strategies in the case of downsizing government... I really hope he can keep his word. Really, the $12B is a drop in the bucket compared to what the government has done with money in the past with getting to the $20+ trillion debt.... We cannot continue to support so many countries without any return and it's really showing on the backbone.

[@kevinwoodcock7578]

Appreciate your thoughts on all things farming. I have enjoyed watching your channel grow and tune into every new video. Your are both a hard working and articulate young man and happen to be funny as shit to boot. I hope good things for both your farm and your beautiful family. Be well.

[@SawmillerSmith]

You were talking about the government Farm subsidies of the 1950's. You need to ask yourself? Why were they giving money to Farmers not to farm? My dad used to farm and he said the problem was the farmers could grow more food than was needed. I think that's the problem we have today as far as corn and soybeans maybe other Foods. Far as the government manipulating things. The government is always manipulating something somewhere somehow. Many people think the Federal Reserve a government agency. In the Federal Reserve manipulates the money supply. China manipulate their money. Manipulation is everywhere. But look again at a corporation like Google who has a 5 billion dollar fine yet they blew away there analyst expectations a few days ago and Google stock jumped again in price. Even After figuring in a 5 billion dollar fine. Google might be in competition with their neighbor as you might say but not as much as a farmer growing corn.

[@rolfhoffmann4294]

your exactly right ban all farms.

[@booboograyson1664]

You did a wonderful job and seems like you should be on television!

[@mcleme2]

"mongo only pawn in game of life". It is refreshing to see a civil conversation on a hot topic. This city dweller enjoys the content.

[@KCautodoctor]

Excellent video. You were balanced in presenting the information, even though you are directly impacted these trade wars & subsidies. I hope you will keep us updated on what impact you see once these subsidies start getting distributed to the actual farmers, and if they really amount to much of anything. Also keep us updated on the impact it has in your local community as far as how most of the farmers end up using the subsidies - pay off outstanding bills at local businesses, buy new/used equipment, buy/lease more land, leave the money in the bank, etc. I know these are touchy subjects, but you have a great way of just presenting the information and letting the facts fall where they may (just like the water & field tile issue).

[@alvinroundy6856]

I agree. It is hard to compete when your buddy down the road gets a boost you dont get.

[@bigdreamsonsmallacres]

As a 25 year old who would love the opportunity to farm. I think not only do you need to fix the current trade problems. But you need to do what you can to cultivate the next generation. Farming needs to be seen as something that the world needs and will always need.

[@jessyeli094]

I agree with you for the most part. Did you hear about the agreement between Trump and the European Union to work towards zero tariffs along with more soybean exports? Now if we figure something out with Canada, Mexico, and China, we'll be in good shape.

[@ronriehle1337]

There was no agreement. Just blathering spin so you could believe in Santa Claus if you wanted to. Did you believe ?

[@privateeye242]

The European community has no tariffs on soya at the moment. The import is depending on the prices on the world market. So at the moment Argentinian soya is cheaper than US soya, so the European companies buy there. In the "agreement" was stated that the European community would import 5 million metric tons of soya, but that is nonsence. The European community does not buy soya, companies buy soya and they buy where the price is low. The European community can not oblige the companies to buy US soya. Trump made a fake deal pleasing his voters in the soya producing states and in the end they get nothing of it.

[@Crewsy]

Private Eye That is how all of his “deals” work. More people need to fact check his statements. Maybe we see it clearer here in Canada because our media isn’t as polarized as the US media is.......yet. The POTUS made a statement about Canadians buying shoes in the US and scuffing them up and wearing them home to avoid our HUGE shoe tariffs. People do buy shoes in the US and wear them home but it’s because the day trip tax free limits don’t allow for a pair of shoes along with the rest of what they want to buy. Besides a tariff would only apply to shoes made in the USA and I doubt there are many shoes made in the US now.

[@CT-fh1cq]

Please keep us updated on this issue.

[@kevinr.lemieux9982]

Great video I am not a farmer but I agree with you

[@JeremyWaters1]

Thanks for making a video it's good to hear from farmers about farming. Futures Traders want to hear from you.

[@speng72]

WOW, Zach you started something here!!!!! lmao

[@that73farmer]

Your an inspiration to us man! Thanks for the vid and the message. Things will work out, even if it takes a while. Tough times make tougher men. Me and you have to stick together. Have a great day.

[@davidhaley7053]

Aren't ethanol plants heavily subsidized? Therefore aren't you indirectly subsidized? Love your channel!

[@PaulsonFarms]

No, ethanol plants are no longer subsidized. But yet the oil industry is still subsidized.

[@tilapiastew6784]

It's an indirect subsidy, gasoline has to have a certain amount of ethanol which subsidizes the corn markets.

[@PaulsonFarms]

That would not be considered a subsidy. That is part of the renewable fuel standard which is to cut back on emissions, it had nothing to do with subsidizing the ethanol industry.

[@d6joe]

And the ethonal replace the highly cancer causing MTBE as the oxingenate in gas.

[@OOpSjm]

It is a subsidy. Lawmakers were going to end the ethanol requirement and the corn lobby went nuts. Corn based Ethanol doesn't meet most standards due to the fact it takes so much energy to process the stuff. Ethanol from switchgrass is 10X better

[@rodk.6878]

I'll drink to that!!!! Awesome way of explaining the facts.

[@farmerallis]

Something has to give, and soon. Margins on all commodities are razor thin.

[@farmerallis]

I don't farm, I'm a county ag agent. I work with farmers of all kinds and it's very tough right now. Most of these guys don't do this to get rich, they do it because they love it. Most have other jobs just to be able to justify farming. The economics of farming are a fickle beast, and right now many are raising products and selling them for less than cost-of-production and have no control over the market prices. The landscape of American agriculture is at a very fragile crossroads right now; with principal operators aging out, many new farmers are going to look at the current farming economy and opt out. Then where do we get our food and fiber? We could very well be put in a position to have to import a lot of our food, or force corporate farms to take over (which most consumers are opposed to). It's going to be interesting to see how all this shakes out.

[@johnmur3384]

Love what you said I wish more people said it like you did

[@seanstewart2838]

i think its about time the government acknowledged our farmers more, they/you are the most important people in america/the world. without you we would starve.

[@kevinlindberg5257]

Been here for awhile where does this saga begin? love your channel

[@paulcoulter7181]

You are one of the few smart millennial's out there. I don't know how i stumbled onto your videos over a year ago but I'm thankful that I did. I have continued to watch everyone of your videos keep it up.

[@theburnhams2925]

Please tell me more about these cultivator radishes! Will check back here for answer. Thanks!

[@windingtrail9319]

A least you gave your view point without insulting. A lot of people could learn from that. Trade, so many moving parts could never give all my thoughts, but home it’s like a tough workout, hard but gain at end. I do think big crop coming and prices will be soft tariff or not. Nice radishes, stay safe and manage your business, I know I’m looking at that too.

[@urbaninterfaceliving4273]

the corn is looking really good and the soil compaction buffer is really thick cover , good job

[@kevinguthrie466]

Trickle down economics. Everybody will get it besides the people who need it. (Farmers)

[@valeriegriner5644]

kevin guthrie: the poor people on food stamps are about to get their OWN surprise...and they won't like it.

[@vanguardau]

Hey mate you have a nice calm and balanced way about you. It's good to see a farmers view. Looking on from Australia where we're experiencing one of the worst droughts in living memory, we'll be asking for government help for our farmers also. I think they're calling on the public here to donate also. Seems like both the Northern and Southern hemispheres are experiencing severe droughts at the same time, I'm no expert but it does seem peculiar.

[@tysonfrank2105]

Mr J for president 2024!!! 😊😂👍🏻 you appear to have a brain inside you somewhere haha!!! Thanks for being an HONEST and POSITIVE voice for all of us in Ag!!!

[@MillennialFarmer]

Tyson Frank I will NOT be running for President!! I can barely keep up with my township officer position!!

[@tysonfrank2105]

MN Millennial Farmer well biscuits LOL!.. Thanks again!

[@wwreakin3085]

Tyson Frank , really, President???

[@TheWealthiest2]

Any updates on this situation?

[@CentraStrike]

The Art of the Deal! Use tariffs to show the EU that we are prepared to take care of our ag industry. They thought they could hold our economy hostage because of the hit that farmers would take, Trump said what hit?

[@lochnessamonster1912]

Phfffffffffffffttttt hilarious!

[@markschumacher7408]

I like how you share your thoughts and how you try to be fair. I like, too, that you are trying to inform the consumer.

[@bredelgaming5471]

I would like to see an US president with your vision: "I love my neighbours but realize that we are in the same competition". Ps. This is your vision that I like.

[@jamesedwards1528]

BreDel Gaming and here I thought we all are in this world together if we all pull together something grate might happen .

[@Deutschehordenelite]

thanks for your words on this! this trade war is hurting the US more than anyone. "short term solutions for long term problems" exactly, you are right there! and it's not only farmers, it's everyone. it's sad.

[@Malakie]

They JUST announced a trade deal for farmers and EU today... But at some point THIS HAS to happen and it is going to hurt... The problem is we all let it happen the last how many decades.. Now we have to pay the piper before we can get somewhere. The problem is not trade. The problem is too much in the market. That is why "margins" are not there.. There is too much supply, not enough demand. And what demand has been there has been with pricing that is so low it is impossible to make money.. That HAS to change or this is only going to get worse.. Trade has to be fixed or all farms will end up corporate entities and no one wins then.

[@jerryhoskins3926]

Malakie Usn Very well said, 👍

[@valeriegriner5644]

Add to this..the fact that many countries will not import GMO crops(and I can't say that I blame them). No offense to the "commodities farmers," my brother-in-law grows GMO cotton and corn.

[@connorehrlich997]

Not just China that these tariffs are on. It’s also Canada! Your closest trade partner. These tariffs make me as a Canadian not want to buy American goods and it’s going to take a bit to fix that. Great video!

[@TheFarmingLife]

Thanks for the video you have a lot of good points. We have a long way to go until we actually fix the problem. Farmers Feed the World and we get treated like we really don't need you. have a great day

[@JamesOBrien2253]

The Farming Life yup

[@roldac]

Farmers in South Africa are being killed for their land and now there is a shortage of food production. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DFdZZte8t8qs0

[@kladpapier]

They're countering because of geopolitics, china wants to rule the world. They counter on products they can get elsewhere and will hurt the exporting nation.

[@ericokonek8370]

it is roughly only 615 dollars

[@fowletm1992]

K J Russia is currently producing ad much as they did during the cold war on only 30%of the land Once they get all their land back in operation they will supply (with Ukraine) almost as much produce as the rest of the world combined China can and already are getting their food elsewhere I went to one boarder crossing in eastern Russia and the amount of goods already crossing over is massive 3 train loads in the 1 hour I was there They certainly wont stop buying us grain any time soon But don't take anything for granted The products are much cheaper when you can literally truck the grain from farm to over boarder storage rather than a few days by sea

[@AO-ip6yx]

Nice honesty and commitment to a free market. Farming aught to be a risk that requires competence and good decisions to be profitable like every other business. I’m concerned that isn’t always the case between subsidies and crop insurance. Great Video!

[@donmoore5543]

Here’s my thoughts: Past administrations have let the world fleece us through unfair trade. The world charges us high tariffs and subsidizes with government payments while the charge very little. President Trump says there should be zero tariffs and subsidizes period. That is fair trade! I and all Americans should be ready to tighten our belts as needed to help President Trump fix this and in the long run we all will be better off.

[@ckm-mkc]

If you thing the US would be better off with zero tariffs, I have a bridge to sell you. The fact is that the people in the current administration would be happy to see a wage race to the bottom. Only large corporations benefit from that sort of policy, the people who will pay are the working class.

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Don Moore I couldn’t agree more with you!!!

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

ck m Negative. Your dead wrong. Left winger.

[@mark46428]

spoken like a true union bobblehead,

[@garlandremingtoniii1338]

Ian G A. We have never, not ever even had anything close to fair trade with China. B. Mark Levin on down have said that China cannot win with us. They know a lot more than you. C. A huge problem in America today is it’s ate up with folks that are all about self. Selfish. Selfish self centered ness run wild. What this administration is doing is what’s best for all, all of us.

[@PAFarms]

Glad you are talking about this. I was hoping someone would. I don’t know what to make of it. I wasn’t sure if they were just going to raise commodity prices by purchasing surplus? Just don’t know how to take it yet...

[@brettsnyder9806]

Ya im a mechanic and it's hurting our business also the trade war hurts everyone! !!!

[@williamj.barnhartjr.3108]

You can't fix a broken arm over night but you can put it in a cast till it heels

[@bigmacblk]

I thought Republicans don't do hand outs... That's what trump says.

[@apsvend]

All you do is cry I don't feel sorry for you or your family I hope you lose it all the problem is you don't care unless it happens in your backyard🤣 I guess you can blame it on Obama

[@banquetmeal663]

@@apsvend shut up and take your welfare.

[@TheSpicyPotatoe]

This is temporary. China has fucked us over and trump is just searching for better trade deals. Unlike democrats who want handouts 100% for doing nothing

[@skip181sg]

Trading partners of the USA, like any country, want consistency and reliability in supply and contracts. China has been slowly op[ening up to western economies and continues to do so and US agriculture products have grown in part because of that. That's taken years of work to establish. It's just plainly stupid to cut that business off to try and achieve an outcome..that may or may not mean a return of that custom. Some, a lot..of those cli8ents are just not going to come back because Trump has made the USA an unreliable trading partner.

[@ghavila1766]

The best thing our government can do for free markets is to keep their hands off the markets, and force foreign governments to also keep their hands off.

[@woutvandenbossche6004]

2008 financial crisis ring a bell? Caused by massive, shady practices in the banking industry that any sensible human being would deem illegal. These practices were made possible by years of deregulation by the government, where they removed constraints put in place after the Great Depression to prevent such a thing from happening again. Absolute free market ecomomies are too fragile, correct government regulations are absolutely necessary to prevent or at least mitigate a collapse of the economy. Government direction of the economy however, like that of the Soviet Union, are just as fragile.

[@ghavila1766]

The 2008 financial crisis was caused by government interference in the banking system not by the free market.

[@kylecasetta4091]

2008 had more to do with American and world citizens way over borrowing. 2 and 3 mortgages. Government forcing banks to lend to unqualified borrower's. Yes several banks held shady deals and were punished. The majority of the blame is false markets from borrowings not government. Bill Clinton or gw did not force anyone to get 2nd mortgages to buy vacation houses or toys that was all us the American consumer we lived outside our means we paid the price.

[@ghavila1766]

Kyle Casetta All true, but also democrat legislators did push banks to loan to unqualified minorities at rates that the banks new the loanholders could not repay.

[@woutvandenbossche6004]

Wouldn't a simple restriction from the government that prevents you to take 3 mortgages if you can only afford one go a long way towards solving that problem? I don't trust the common man to think about economics and the financial system and the repercussions his actions have on them when he's just trying to get some extra money for a new car. I would like to see some evidence though, on the claim that "democrat legislators did push banks to loan to unqualified minorities at rates that the banks new the loanholders could not repay."

[@DucaTech]

I'm Canadian and in the past I've mostly bought corn imported from the US because it's cheaper. But lately, imported food prices have risen. The cost of buying corn from local vs buying corn imported from elsewhere is about the same. So I've decided to buy local lately.

[@justink303]

While the subsidy will help we do need to get to the root of the problem and fix it.

[@jeff-lindawells7760]

I just read an article from Barons that posed the question will Deere survive the tariff war and will the 12 billion be enough to save them. Wall Street is running from Ag. That doesn't bode well for anyone who enjoys a meal Farming is an insane business we're at the mercy of the weather, markets, governments, banks and consumers. Keep up the good fight Zach, we love your passion for your way of life.

[@TacoBellCustomerService]

Good points without making political attacks on our President. But, as far as American steel, steel business is booming and closed mills are opening. Agriculture is the backbone of America and as much as people are overreacting now, I just hope if it turns out to help the American farmers, that they show the same amount of support.

[@tctarheelfarmin358]

Ryan R. 815 I've noticed when steel and manufacturing go up, agriculture goes down. And vice versa

[@dexhummer1]

Great video and nicely said. Very good points made.

[@jonlindner8022]

I like your point of veiw, I believe this has to get worse before it gets better. But we needed to kick hornets nest in DC to get some of the rif raf out. Keep up the good work🐄

[@andrewdunlap4828]

Regardless of how I feel about the issue (I agree with what you said), you spoke from the heart and I love and respect your insight. Nothing like getting news and opinions from the actual source, our great farmers. Great job and please keep providing these great videos.

[@MistressOP]

My uncle lost his job putting in solar panels because of trumps bull. he didn't do jack to help the solar guys and they are more guys layed off in solar than have ever worked in a mine

[@vanguardau]

Yes, and Trump put Tariffs on Solar Panels coming into your country-very counter productive I thought.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

That's because Obama pushed heavy on solar and anything Obama did the racist Trump hates

[@MistressOP]

@Tommy Petraglia When are people going to learn that racism is expensive as hell.

[@valeriegriner5644]

Mike Hegarty: I certainly hope not! He has lied and flip-flopped on everything from jobs to gun control and a lot more "campaign BS" that he spouted. He even SAID in an interview I saw...."i only said what they wanted to hear." UGH! Since we EXPORT nearly all of our farm "commodities" and IMPORT everything else we use FROM CHINA... this "Tariff/Trade War" cuts us BOTH ways...a death blow to farmers AND the economy as a whole. Plus...food prices will sky-rocket, too.

[@tylergates6938]

Miss O.P. Shut up Trump is number 1

[@lynzziwyn1241]

Thanks for this video. I'm not a farmer. I'm learning more about subsidies, because I feel that the way they are being used damages the long-term health of our economy. It's great to hear your perspective!

[@MikeCris]

Something to think about...Germany has run a trade surplus EVERY year since 1951. The US has had a trade deficit every single year for the last +/-43 years.

[@wiserguy7257]

From what I recall from long ago classes, the important number to run the economy is the capital balance which also counts the flow of capital for investment, bonds, dollars, etc. The US has always done very well with their capital balance despite the trade deficit in some sectors. Trade and the type of trade is vitally important, but if you believe the academics then just looking at the trade balance is too simplistic.

[@MikeCris]

Could that be because we have the ability to just print dollars into oblivion...to the tune of $20T? Most people don't understand the concept of a trade deficit...it's akin to printing $700B+ every year that circulates in other economies around the world. Imagine if that money was put to work circulating in our economy.

[@ckm-mkc]

Every country in the world subsidizes the US - they buy dollars and our debt. @wiserguy is right, just looking at goods deficits is schoolboy naive. Every time the US does things that damage trade relationships, other countries move away from the US. It's a long, slow decline of power that we've been in since the end of the cold war. The world doesn't need the US anymore but as long as it wasn't rocking the boat, everyone was willing to leave well enough alone.

[@whjerts]

ck m the world doesn’t need us? How many countries rely on our military for there security. How many countries would starve without money or food from the USA? Where would Germany’s economy be if they had to defend themselves?

[@ecovention]

Whjerts 56 China got the cash

[@ollie-lk5dx]

Agree 100 percent way better for decent market price than subsidy. Enjoy your videos keep up the good work!

[@NebukedNezzer]

Thank God for OUR President Trump.

[@Phillelias]

With all that Green equipment it seems to me you cannot be hurting too bad... :) Do not get me wrong I think it is great when farmers do well. I think it is good for your country (and any country) when the farmers do well. The level of subsidy that you American farmers have enjoyed in the past is enviable to say the least. Be very happy you farm in the country you do.

[@robertlong7033]

Well you guys all voted for Trump. Did the man ever for a moment consider the potential for retaliatory trade tariffs? It does not appear that he did. And if he did I don't think it mattered .

[@TripleAstyle1]

It will work long term, he knows more about business than any president in history. You should feel lucky he won. Running the country further into debt had to be slowed or stopped by someone, and Obummer simply doubled it.

[@Croconator]

Really he knows about business? Then explain the 6 known (could be more) companies THAT HE OWNS that have gone bankrupt. If you manage to make 6 companies go bankrupt you're doing something majorly wrong

[@TripleAstyle1]

@@Croconator You think EVERY business makes it??? I live in the real world where most newer businesses fail, he runs many and trusts people to run them OF COURSE SOME WILL GO BANKRUPT........... Still has 100x the business experience of any candidate in my lifetime, and the government that produces nothing tries to run "like a business" when its really supposed to be a service industry.

[@Croconator]

Never said I thought every business makes it but honestly you need to take a look at the quality job you're doing when 6 of your companies go bankrupt

[@wagonerjared]

Its called high risk, high reward.

[@markpickell6606]

Great video..well spoken

[@davedennis6042]

The most terrifying words a farmer can hear is, "Hi. I'm from the government and I'm here to help".

[@boogerhead0]

Dr. Thomas Sowell authored a book a number of years back., entitled "The Vision of the Anointed" In that book is described the underlying reasons that politicians create such programs.

[@dankrogstad6238]

Could the price drop be partially due to another record crop coming??? Think about this a little. I’m a farmer who has sold sub $2.00 Corn, $4.50 beans and it wasn’t that many years ago. This too shall pass. Your young and really don’t know anything about struggles. Since you started farming you have only witnessed the good times. You should talk to father and grandpa about 18% interest and 2,200 land in the 80s. 20 bu wheat, 15 bu beans, 70 bu corn ext.... yes imputs were much less but in the grand scheme of things it’s all the same. Good luck

[@joebrown2806]

Dan Krogstad The me generation now now now. Don't feel have to sometimes sacrifice to live I DESERVE IT NOW.....................

[@shelbybentley4360]

Be thankful that y'all are getting help! I'm a commercial fishermen in Florida and we are the one's getting shitted on by this trade war

[@rolfhoffmann4294]

take the shit and grow some corn.leave the poor fishys alone

[@diljotshoker1]

welfare for farmers

[@rolfhoffmann4294]

Apple sauce

[@rolfhoffmann4294]

Trump Rocks and Rolls

[@fuckfannyfiddlefart]

Always, money for the relatively rich paid for by working people.

[@thedarkness5133]

@@fuckfannyfiddlefart Nah.. it's usually money for the people unwilling to work by the hard working people. Just like Obama likes it.

[@stevetrachsel8690]

Appreciate your comments. One thing that is driving demand for corn and soybeans down is ASF in China. With loss of pigs from ASF 20 to 40% or higher need for Feed is drastically cut