ATR: Trump chooses sugarcane over corn and may give farm workers amnesty with Shay Foulk

In this episode of the AgTribe's Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by Shay Folk. The discussion kicks off with President Trump's push for Coca Cola to replace high fructose corn syrup with cane sugar, a move that has stirred debate among corn farmers and health advocates alike. They explore the potential economic impacts on corn prices and the broader implications for the beverage industry. The conversation then shifts to the USDA's decision to end race and sex-based criteria for farm aid, examining the potential effects on minority and women farmers and the broader agricultural community. Continuing with the theme of policy changes, Vance and Shay discuss the Trump administration's controversial proposal to exempt migrant farm workers from deportation, highlighting the tensions between agricultural labor needs and political promises. The episode also features a segment on the Bitcoin land price report, where Shay shares insights how price appreciation in Bitcoin is demonstrating the demonitization of ag land. The show wraps up with Shay's thoughts on the future of agricultural lending and a discussion on the importance of data in farm operations. Throughout the episode, Vance and Shay provide a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges and opportunities facing the agricultural industry today. 1. (00:01:08) Introduction to the AgTribe's Report 2. (00:02:03) Meet Shay Folk: Farmer and Consultant 3. (00:03:32) Trump's Push for Coca Cola to Use Cane Sugar 4. (00:08:38) USDA Ends Race and Sex Criteria for Farm Aid 5. (00:15:05) Trump's Farmworker Exemption Plan 6. (00:23:17) Bitcoin Land Price Report 7. (00:29:00) Peter Thiel Paradox 8. (00:33:16) Worthy Adversary: A Discussion on Disagreement 9. (00:35:30) AgView Solutions: Helping Farms Thrive Legacy Interviews - A service that records individuals and couples telling their life stories so that future generations can know their family history. https://www.legacyinterviews.com/experience River.com - Invest in Bitcoin with Confidence https://river.com/signup?r=OAB5SKTP