Will DOGE Impact Farmers and Ranchers? With Brad Lubben

Brad Lubben, policy specialist with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, joins to discuss his latest Policy Report column for Nebraska Farmer. As President Trump begins his new term, his administration has introduced a new initiative—the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE—which aims to reshape and reduce the size of the federal government. While DOGE itself isn’t an official agency, it has been a key part of the administration’s messaging on spending cuts. Dr. Lubben’s latest column examines what role DOGE might play in influencing federal agricultural programs, including the Farm Bill, crop insurance, and rural development. Read more: https://cap.unl.edu/news/will-important-recommendations-doge-affect-farmers-and-ranchers-lubben-250213/