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The one thing i hope for is that he actually follows through on ending those corn subsidies
Economic Strain on Farmers: Many Iowa farmers depend on subsidies to offset production costs. Without them, smaller farms could struggle to compete, while larger farms might consolidate further[1][6].
Shift in Farming Practices: Kennedy has proposed redirecting subsidies toward regenerative agriculture, which could push farmers to adopt new practices. However, transitioning away from commodity crops like corn may be costly and time-intensive[6].
Ripple Effects on Local Economies: Rural communities reliant on agriculture could suffer job losses as reduced farm incomes impact local businesses and cooperatives[2][6].
Higher Food Prices: Reduced corn production could elevate prices for products dependent on corn, such as livestock feed and processed foods[2].
Citations: [1] Iowa legislators benefit from government subsidies while blocking ... https://iowastartingline.com/2024/05/14/iowa-legislators-benefit-from-government-subsidies-while-blocking-assistance-to-others/ [2] Robert Kennedy Jr. despises glyphosate. How should Iowa farmers ... https://www.yahoo.com/news/robert-kennedy-jr-despises-glyphosate-135329496.html [3] Total Commodity Programs in Iowa, 1995-2023 https://farm.ewg.org/top_recips.php?fips=19000&progcode=totalfarm®ionname=Iowa [4] Project 2025 Spells Out Big Changes to US Agriculture | Civil Eats https://civileats.com/2024/07/22/republican-plans-for-ag-policy-may-bring-big-changes-to-farm-country/ [5] Secretary Naig Announces Investments in 24 Iowa Projects through ... https://iowaagriculture.gov/news/24-resilient-food-system-projects [6] RFK Jr's Plan to Weaponize Regulators to Transform American ... https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/blogs/ag-policy-blog/blog-post/2024/04/02/rfk-jrs-plan-weaponize-regulators [7] Farm subsidies in Iowa https://farm.ewg.org/progdetail.php?fips=19000&progcode=corn [8] Iowa farmers must be protected from pipelines, corporate interests : r ... https://www.reddit.com/r/farming/comments/1e4r50l/robert_f_kennedy_jr_iowa_farmers_must_be/
Nope, looks like he's going aftet a anti-depressants — what a loser