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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