Jodey Arrington Talks Farming, Trade, and the Future of West Texas Ag at Lubbock Forum

If you’ve spent any time in West Texas, you know that farming and ranching aren’t just jobs—they’re a way of life. And when things get tough, our ag producers don’t sit around waiting for someone to fix it—they get to work! That’s exactly what happened at the FiberMax Center for Discovery in Lubbock, where Congressman Jodey Arrington gathered with farmers, ranchers, and ag stakeholders for a serious talk about the state of agriculture.

The Challenges Keep Coming

Let’s be real—the last few years have been brutal for farmers. Between sky-high input costs, rock-bottom commodity prices, and historic drought conditions, producers have taken hit after hit. Arrington knows it, and that’s why he’s pushing for emergency disaster relief and fighting for better trade policies to help Texas farmers stay in the game.

“West Texas is the backbone of this nation, feeding, clothing, and fueling America,” Arrington said. “But the last four years have been full of self-inflicted disasters. Thankfully, a new day has dawned, and I’m ready to work with President Trump, Secretary Brooke Rollins, and our Republican Conference to Make Agriculture Great Again.”

Industry Leaders Speak Up

Farm industry leaders were also at the table, including Tim Lust, CEO of National Sorghum Producers, and David Gibson, Executive Vice President of Texas Corn Producers Association.

Lust stressed the need for a stronger safety net for farmers, especially as uncertain weather and rising costs continue to hit ag operations hard.

“With historic drought and record inflation, it’s critical that we focus on stability and long-term viability for farmers,” Lust said.

What’s Next?

Arrington isn’t backing down. From securing disaster relief to pushing for better trade deals to getting the Farm Bill back on track, he’s committed to keeping West Texas farmers and ranchers front and center in Congress.

And if you know anything about West Texas grit, you know that no matter how tough things get, our farmers won’t quit. They’ll keep fighting—because that’s what they do best!