Donald Trump celebrated National Agriculture Day on Friday (March 27) by launching a new White House website, hosting a major event for farmers on the South Lawn and announcing new policy measures for an agricultural sector facing pressure from rising costs and geopolitical tensions. initiative, brand “Only the farm” The industry is at the center of a broader effort by the government to demonstrate its support for farmers as the industry grapples with the combined impact of tariffs and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The White House launches a product with a poignant name
The new platform is called “only farm”, with a catchy name that is clearly modeled after the adult subscription site OnlyFans. The site is hosted within the official White House website, but can be accessed via OnlyFarms.gov address, which takes users to a page outlining government agricultural policy. To promote the move, the White House posted on The website includes downloadable fact sheets and interactive maps that allow users to click on individual states and calculate estimated savings based on government policies. The website states, “The Trump Administration has provided more than $40 billion in direct assistance to our farmers and ranchers to help them recover from years of unfair foreign trade practices and the Biden Administration’s disastrous policies.” The material highlights measures such as tax breaks for family farms, expanding market access and reducing regulatory “red tape.”
South Lawn displays tractors and farmers
The website’s launch coincided with a large rally at the White House, where Trump addressed about 800 farmers and ranchers, which he called “the largest gathering of American farmers ever in the White House.” “You are very, very special people,” he told the crowd. “Whether it’s windy or rainy, you don’t mind. One thing about farmers is that they don’t care about the weather. “ “You voted for me. I will never forget that,” he added. The South Lawn event featured several tractors on display, including a gold-painted Fendt 1167 Vario manufactured in Jackson, Minn., as well as red, white and blue tractors displayed by AGCO, one of the world’s largest agricultural equipment manufacturers. “That’s a beautiful tractor. That’s a gold tractor. Someone thought of me,” Trump said. “It’s a real tractor.”
Policy measures for stressed industries
In addition to launching the scheme, the government has also outlined several measures aimed at easing financial pressure on farmers. These include expanding the Small Business Administration’s loan guarantees for agricultural businesses, increasing coverage from 75% to 90% for lenders working with producers such as vegetable, grain and seed farmers and cattle, hog and poultry operators. Trump also confirmed new Environmental Protection Agency guidance on diesel emissions related to changes in exhaust sensor requirements. The White House said the move could save billions of dollars. The president referenced earlier financial support, reminding viewers: “I just gave you $12 billion” in aid in December. “Do you think Biden would do that?” he added. He also highlighted efforts to promote renewable fuels for agricultural products and adjust regulations affecting farm equipment.
Industry Pressures: Tariffs, Fuel Costs and the Iran Conflict
The announcements come amid growing pressure on the U.S. agricultural sector. Farmers face rising fuel and fertilizer costs, in part due to Trump’s global tariff policies and the ongoing war involving Iran. The conflict has disrupted the flow of oil and natural gas, key feedstocks for fertilizer production, while also pushing up gasoline and diesel prices. Industry groups warn these pressures are exacerbating existing financial challenges across the farming community.Throughout the event, Trump positioned his administration as uniquely supportive of American agriculture. “We love American farmers,” he said, while also criticizing environmentalists as “terrorists” in remarks related to the regulatory changes.
