Joe Maxwell

Joe Maxwell, a fourth-generation Missouri farmer and advocate for farmers with Farm Action, sheds light on the devastating impacts of the federal government shutdown. He explains how farmers are missing vital USDA data and loans, disrupting their planning and marketing. The ongoing trade war is also a major concern, sharply hitting soybean and corn prices. Moreover, Maxwell highlights the precarious reliance on ACA subsidies, warning that rising healthcare costs and potential subsidy expirations could threaten farm viability.