# Ag economists weigh in on farm bill, Trump budget - Brownfield Ag News

> Ag economists testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee on what the next farm bill might need. USDA's chief economist said crop insurance and dairy margin programs may be adjusted, and a Federal Reserve economist flagged weakening farm liquidity. Senator Heitkamp said no panelist supported the proposed Trump budget cuts.

- Date: 2017-05-25 · published 2017-05-25T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/71004-ag-economists-weigh-in-on-farm-bill-trump-budget-brownfield-ag-news
- Commodities: [Corn](https://feedsoft.ai/c/CORN.md), [Soybeans](https://feedsoft.ai/c/SOY.md), [Wheat (SRW)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WHEAT.md)

## Why it matters

Farm liquidity strains and possible program changes affect producer finances and marketing behavior, but there is no direct supply or price shock for feed markets.

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## Sources

- brownfieldagnews.com: https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/ag-economists-weigh-farm-bill-trump-budget/

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