Ag Subsidy Evolution The incoming Biden Administration reportedly is unsure what to do about the future of the new farm subsidies launched by President Trump. They could be rolled back, they could be distributed differently, or they could be repurposed. Like the EU, President-Elect Biden wants incentives for farmers to become more green, promote organic foods, and emphasize local food sovereignty. The subsidies, launched initially to compensate for trade war losses and then in the name of COVID, are not regular order – meaning they are not codified in law by the Congress. If Republicans continue to control the Senate, they will want increased oversight and control of the money, and House Democrats will want the emphasis to be on envi...
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