The Trump administration unveiled a $12 billion farm aid package last week, but some lawmakers are already saying more aid is needed.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in the White House Turkey Pardon Ceremony in the White House Rose Garden.

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order to exempt a slate of agricultural products not produced in the United States from his reciprocal tariffs and adopted more carveouts for fertilizer. 

Lingering uncertainty about the Trump administration’s beef sector plans and prospects for reopening the border to Mexican cattle have fueled volatility in cattle prices without lowering beef prices in the grocery store. 

Agricultural groups and politicians have been responding to the developments all week, using the opportunity to advocate for farmers across the nation. From commending and applauding, to calling the developments “the bare minimum,” here’s what they’ve been saying.