The 2024 presidential election is placing significant emphasis on agriculture, with candidates presenting divergent paths for the future of U.S. farming.
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are targeting farm and rural community votes through distinct agricultural policies.
Harris plans to tackle food inflation by proposing federal bans on price gouging, particularly in the meat industry. She advocates for stricter controls over corporate mergers in agriculture to enhance market competition.
Conversely, Trump’s strategy focuses on reducing production costs by deregulating the industry and cutting energy expenses for farmers. He proposes reversing regulations that increase supply costs, directly aiming to lower the prices at grocery stores.