Tha Farm Bill, Chicken Prices, and Tariffs

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with the House Farm Bill as moved ahead after clearing a committee with support from both Democrats and Republicans following a 20-hour meeting recently. Moving on to the price of chicken, the Avian flu has caused chicken prices to rise sharply in early 2026 due to supply chain disruptions from the culling of millions of birds, with some analysts reporting price increases of over 20% compared to previous years, though down some in comparison to prices last year, and are expected to go up again soon. While egg prices have been more volatile, the ongoing H5N1 outbreak, particularly affecting commercial flocks, has significantly tightened the overall poultry supply. Lastly, Trump’s trade policies continue to implement broad tariffs, resulting in significant financial strain on American family farmers. The tariffs have triggered retaliatory actions from other countries, reducing U.S. agricultural exports and lowering prices for major crops, contributing to a 46% rise in farm bankruptcies in 2025. Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks

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Tha Farm Bill, Chicken Prices, and Tariffs is an episode from American Family Farmer by Doug Stephan.

This episode is 13:10 long.

This episode was published on Mar 18, 2026.

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