Donald Trump on Friday (March 27) celebrated National Agriculture Day by unveiling a new White House website, hosting a mass event for farmers on the South Lawn and announcing new policy measures for the agriculture sector under pressure from rising costs and geopolitical tensions. initiative, branded “Form only,” It sits at the center of a broader effort by the administration to show its support for farmers as the industry grapples with the combined impact of tariffs and the ongoing conflict with Iran.
White House launch with an edgy name
The new platform, called “form only“, relies on an attention-grabbing name apparently a nod to the adult subscription site OnlyFans. It is hosted within the official White House website, but accessed through the OnlyFarms.gov address, which takes users to a page outlining the administration’s agriculture policies. Promoting the launch, the White House posted on Twitter: “Do you want to know how American farmers are benefiting right now, or how much each state has actually saved?” The site includes a downloadable fact sheet and an interactive map that allows users to click on individual states and calculate projected savings under the administration’s policies. According to the site, “The Trump Administration has provided more than $40 billion in direct assistance to our farmers and ranchers, helping them recover from years of unfair foreign trade practices and the destructive policies of the Biden Administration.” The material highlights measures including tax relief for family farms, expanded market access and reducing regulatory “red tape”.
A South Lawn Showcase with tractors and farmers
The launch of the website coincided with a large gathering at the White House, where Trump addressed about 800 farmers and ranchers in what he described as “the largest gathering of American farmers the White House has ever seen.” “You are very, very special people,” he told the crowd. “And whether it rains or shines, it doesn’t matter to you. “One thing about farmers is that they don’t care about the weather.” He said, “You voted for me. I will never forget that.” The South Lawn event featured several tractors, including a gold-painted Fendt 1167 Vario, which was displayed by AGCO Corporation, one of the world’s largest farm equipment manufacturers, and manufactured in Jackson, Minnesota, along with a red, white and blue tractor. “That’s a beautiful tractor. That’s a gold tractor. Somebody had me in mind,” Trump said. “This is a great tractor.”
Policy measures aimed at stressed areas
Along with implementation, the administration outlined a number of steps aimed at reducing financial pressure on farmers. These include expanding Small Business Administration loan guarantees for agricultural businesses, increasing coverage from 75% to 90% for lenders working with vegetable, grain and seed farmers as well as producers such as cattle, pig and poultry operators. Trump also confirmed new Environmental Protection Agency guidance on diesel emissions, linked to changes in exhaust fluid sensor requirements. The White House said that this step would save billions of dollars. The President pointed to earlier financial aid, reminding the audience: “I gave you $12 billion in aid in December”. “You think Biden would have done that?” He added. He also highlighted efforts to promote renewable fuels derived from agricultural products and adjust regulations affecting agricultural equipment.
Industry pressures: tariffs, fuel costs and the Iran conflict
These announcements come at a time of increasing stress for the US agricultural sector. Farmers are facing rising costs of fuel and fertilizer, partly due to Trump’s global tariff policies and the ongoing war involving Iran. The conflict has disrupted the flow of oil and natural gas, which are key inputs for fertilizer production, while also sending gasoline and diesel prices soaring. Industry groups warn that these pressures are exacerbating existing financial challenges in farming communities.Throughout the event, Trump positioned his administration as a distinct supporter of American agriculture. “We love American farmers,” he said, also criticizing environmentalists as “terrorists” in comments related to the regulatory changes.