The hope for a timely passage of the farm bill is waning. “It’s dead in the water right now,” said former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson. “People are hoping that the election will change things, but I’m not sure that’s the case.” If the legislation isn’t passed in a lame duck session, another one-year farm bill extension will be needed. “I’m guessing that’s what will happen, but who knows? The politics are so crazy now.” Peterson spoke at the Red River Retention Authority meeting in East Grand Forks.
