National Black Farmers Association founder John Boyd Jr. says farmers want more independence but lack the facilities for safe meat processing.
Customers have not yet seen a drop in beef prices at the meat counter since President Donald Trump announced a plan to import discounted beef. Amid scrutiny, Trump has also floated allowing farmers to process their own beef to increase transparency and dodge large meat production corporations. National Black Farmers Association Founder John Boyd Jr. joins "Morning in America" to explain while many farmers would be happy to have more independence, they lack the facilities for safe meat processing. Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
Republicans and farmers are criticizing President Trump's plan to suspend tariffs on beef imports. President of the National Black Farmers Association and soybean farmer John Boyd, Jr. joins Katy Tur to share his thoughts on Trump's economic policies and to discuss how they impact the U.S. agriculture industry.
On this May 7, 2026 edition of Carl Higbie Frontline, Carl Higbie dives into the political battles and cultural debates dominating the national conversation. Guests joining the show include John Boyd Jr., Tom Oberhaus, Rebecca Rose Woodland, Ike Wingate, Katie Zacharia, Jay Town, Kay Smythe, Bill D'Agostino and Luke Rosiak.
American farmers are bracing for more uncertainty as infighting between House Republicans stalls the farm bill. John Boyd Jr., a fourth-generation farmer and president of the National Black Farmers Association, tells “Morning in America” that farmers are losing their land amid rising costs. “I had a farmer call me on Monday, said, ‘Hey, Boyd, my mom is buried out in the backyard, man, can you help me? Please save my house and family cemetery?’ Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.