#117 A Big Beautiful Episode
Jul 22, 2025•32 min•Ep. 117
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Episode description
Michael welcomes USA Rice's Jake Westlin back to explain why agriculture is excited about H.R. 1, aka Budget Reconciliation aka The Big Beautiful Bill. From more realistic reference prices and increased support for trade promotion to farm financials and conservation programs, Jake explains it all. He even gets Michael to (kind of) understand crop insurance and base acres.
With special guest:
Jake Westlin, Vice President of Government Affairs, USA Rice
Hosted by:
Michael Klein
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