Farm groups are ramping up their preparation for the next farm bill. “Trade associations representing all segments of the agriculture and food value chain are starting to look at farm bill priorities, especially with annual meetings coming up,” said Randy Russell, president, The Russell Group. Russell thinks there is more interest in making changes for the next farm bill, beyond just extending the legislation. The need for change is driven by a few factors. “The input costs and inflationary impacts on the cost side of the equation for farmers. I also think there’s going to be enormous focus on this money made available in the Inflation Reduction Act. There’s $20 billion available for ag related conservation programs.”
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