By Mariah Squire
Successful Farming
Marking the end of the longest shutdown in U.S. history, President Trump on Wednesday signed a spending package to reopen the government.
The president’s signature came days after the Senate’s vote and just hours after the House’s vote to end the shutdown.
Agricultural groups and politicians have been responding to the developments all week, using the opportunity to advocate for farmers across the nation. From commending and applauding, to calling the developments “the bare minimum,” here’s what they’ve been saying.