American agriculture groups reacted positively to the official end of the government shutdown this week. “American cattle producers need their government running at full capacity to provide critical services and market data,” said Ethan Lane, the senior vice president of government affairs for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “The shutdown caused widespread disruptions, and we’re glad it’s over.” The American Farm Bureau also applauded the House for ending the stalemate. “Farmers and ranchers rely on critical USDA services and disaster relief programs during these tough economic times, as do Americans who need access to food assistance and other critical programs,” said AFB President Zippy Duvall. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew said the reopening is the bare minimum. “We’ve already lost too much time,” Larew said. “The farm safety net is outdated and can’t keep up with today’s economic realities, input costs are too high, and trade relationships remain uncertain.”
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