In this episode, I sit down with Peter Bachmann, CEO of USA Rice Federation to unpack what’s really driving the global rice market—and why it matters to U.S. farmers.

We break down the role of the World Trade Organization, India’s subsidized rice model, and the potential for a U.S. Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices.

If you’ve been wondering why rice prices are below the cost of production, this conversation connects the dots—and asks the bigger question: what can we do to protect our industry?

Jennifer sits down with Chairman John Boozman to break down the latest developments in Washington, D.C., and what they mean for farmers today. From the farm bill wins last summer in OBBB to funding, crop insurance, trade policy, and rural development, the high price of inputs, and how we must look to long-term solutions for all ag sectors. This episode covers the key issues shaping the farm economy and the road ahead for American agriculture, including a call to action for farmers to tell their stories in D.C.

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Jennifer James shares her busy schedule as a farmer, speaker, and board member, highlighting recent events, industry insights, and the importance of community and innovation in agriculture.