Dems Take Control of Ag Committees and Deere Anticipates More HIres
From the Western Ag Network, I’m Bob Larson with your Agribusiness Update.
**Democratic gains in several farm states gives them control of both the House and Senate, setting the stage for a major shift in congressional agriculture leadership.
Agriculture and rural issues played a role in campaigns across the country, with concerns about higher fuel and fertilizer costs, trade disruptions, and food assistance programs.
The shift raises questions about how the new ag committees look and how they approach a new farm bill.
**A new RealClearInvestigations report raises questions about the funding behind a multimillion-dollar campaign opposing the Save Our Bacon provision in the farm bill.
The proposal would address California’s Prop 12, which sets animal housing standards affecting pork producers nationwide.
Reporter James Varney says the American Meat Producers Association has announced a $30-million-dollar campaign against the provision.
The investigation traces some of its financial backing to Silicon Valley philanthropists and animal rights organizations.
**John Deere anticipates hiring more than 400 workers across its factories and recalling more than 275 employees in the coming months.
The company says the moves would bring total callbacks since 2024 to about 1,000 employees.
The hiring comes as Deere prepares for labor negotiations next year, while continuing to manage uneven demand between its agricultural and construction equipment operations.
However, the broader farm machinery market remains weak.
