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Brad Heffington Part 01. Congress, Tariffs, and the Future of U.S. Agriculture | Wylie AgCast
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Welcome to the Wylie AgCast!!
In this episode, we sit down with Brad Heffington, a longtime farmer and advocate, to talk about how decisions in Washington D.C. are directly impacting rural communities. From agricultural policy and congressional gridlock to the role of tariffs and federal regulations, Brad breaks down the real challenges farmers face today—and why he still believes there’s hope for a better future in ag.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Meet Brad Heffington: First-Gen Farmer & Family Roots
10:02 - How Tariffs Are Driving Up Farm Costs
10:41 - The Current State of the Cotton Industry
16:59 - Real People Fighting for Farmers in Congress?
20:08 - How Weather Trends Are Shaping Ag’s Economy
29:02 - Cotton Prices, Trade Deals & Global Markets
35:44 - Lubbock’s Growth Boom & Its Ag Impact
37:38 - Losing the Next Generation of Farmers
41:50 - Cutting Government Spending for a Stronger Future
46:04 - Buy American: Why Sourcing & Info Matter
49:00 - Final Thoughts & Outro
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