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U.S. Farmers Increase Lobbying Amid Immigration Crackdown

Agricultural groups push back against policies threatening labor supply

05 August 2025 · 13:39 UTC

American farmers have significantly ramped up their lobbying efforts in the first half of 2025 in response to stricter immigration enforcement policies championed by Donald Trump.

Industry data shows a marked increase in advocacy spending by agricultural groups concerned about the shrinking availability of seasonal and migrant labor.

Farming leaders argue that the crackdown jeopardizes food production and rural economies, urging lawmakers to reconsider workforce-related immigration policies.