Farming is National Security, A Visit with Congressman Austin Scott

About this episode

Congressman Austin Scott discusses the impact of the Iran War on fertilizer markets and the potential for government assistance to American farmers.

The Iran War has impacted already volatile fertilizer markets. This has not gone unnoticed in Washington, D.C. “We’re going to finish the war with Iran, and we will accommodate as best we can the American farmer with additional assistance for their increased input costs,” said Congressman Austin Scott, who is Vice Chair of the House Agriculture Committee. “I believe that additional assistance will come. Again, it will depend on what happens with regard to commodity prices at the end of the ye...

People in this episode

Guest: Austin Scott

Topics covered

• farming
• national security
• fertilizer markets
• agriculture policy
• government assistance

Keywords

• farming
• national security
• fertilizer
• agriculture
• government assistance
• Iran War
• commodity prices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: House Agriculture Committee

Places: Iran

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