JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - White House trade and tariff policies, talk of imported beef from Argentina, and China's refusal to buy soybeans are some of the factors that have added chaos to Mississippi's agriculture sector.

On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee heard from farm leaders and experts about the challenges threatening producers across the state. They told the committee that they need action to survive falling prices, shrinking markets and a lack of local processing.

Lawmakers are looking for solutions to keep the state's agriculture industry strong. One goal is to build a processing plant in Mississippi, so crops can be processed locally. They're also exploring alternative markets and tax relief to support farmers.

“I think we are on the edge of a catastrophe here in our

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