On Thursday, the Senate passed legislation to extend government funding through November 21. South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds isn’t pleased it’s a continuing resolution. “Continuing resolutions are never good, because they’re based on the previous year’s funding. They do not allow for new contracts to continue,” says Rounds. “Any of those contracts that were enforced can be honored, but at last year’s rate. With regard to funding agriculture-related activities, I think we’ll be ok.” Farmers will continue receiving Market Facilitation Program payments.
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