At a recent gathering in Great Falls, a coalition of Montana grain growers issued a joint statement urging policymakers to separate international politics from domestic agricultural trade. The farmers cited recent sanctions against Russia and trade disputes with China, arguing that such moves have created price volatility and export uncertainty for wheat and barley producers. “Our fields don’t care about diplomatic rows,” said farmer and association president Jake Whitaker. The group is calling for a stable, market‑driven approach that protects farmer incomes while maintaining the United States’ reputation as a reliable grain supplier.
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