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everal Republican priorities in President Donald Trump’s domestic spending bill must be removed, following a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian. That includes some farm policy language, but Pro Farmer Washington Consultant Jim Wiesemeyer says Republicans were prepared. “To me, it’s a kerfuffle. The Republicans in Congress have had backstop plans ready under the expectation that could happen. So I don’t think the increase in reference prices are in jeopardy at this time,” said Wiesemeyer. “They’re speeding against a self-deadline of July 4th to get it done, at least out of the Senate. I think it’ll take until the August recess to get it completely through.” Wiesemeyer says lawmakers on the Senate and House agriculture committees have other policy options in the works to comply with budget rules.
