The 2023 farm bill was a casualty of the congressional chaos over the speakership. Once the dust settled and Mike Johnson was elected Speaker, timing became an issue for the farm bill and lawmakers settled for a one-year extension. That’s the Red River Farm Network’s #1 story of the past year. While the appropriations process remains a question mark, farm groups are seeking an update in reference prices and a strong crop insurance program. Ag leaders are pushing for completion of the five-year farm bill by spring so it won’t be overshadowed by the presidential election.
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