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Senator Jerry Moran, a U.S. Senator representing Kansas, posted a series of updates on August 25, 2025, regarding agricultural policy and trade agreements relevant to Kansas and the nation.

In his first post at 13:52 UTC, Moran highlighted the importance of access to Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) resources for the agricultural sector. He stated, "Improved access to CRP resources is crucial to the sustainability of the agricultural economy in KS & nationwide. I joined my colleagues in introducing a bill to provide greater flexibility for producers using the CRP program to help conserve our nation’s land & wildlife".

Later that day at 18:42 UTC, Moran addressed international trade concerns related to aviation exports. He wrote, "In June, I urged the Trump administration to uphold the 1979 Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft in bilateral trade negotiations, which has allowed the U.S. to maintain a competitive advantage in aviation exports. The recently signed EU trade deal upholds that agreement and is".

At 20:55 UTC on August 25, Moran discussed support for farm safety net programs and estate tax relief measures. He said, "Programs integral to the farm safety net are important resources for ag producers in KS & nationwide. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act included critical improvements to those programs & provided permanent relief from the death tax, allowing families to pass down their farms to".

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a federal initiative designed to improve environmental health by removing environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and implementing conservation practices. Programs like these have been central tools for supporting both farmers and environmental objectives across rural America.

The Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft was established in 1979 under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), aiming to eliminate import duties on civil aircraft and related products among signatory countries. This agreement has played an important role in maintaining U.S. competitiveness within global aviation markets.

Estate taxes—often referred to as "death taxes"—have been a subject of debate among lawmakers concerned about their impact on family-owned farms and businesses being passed down through generations.