Congress remains on its spring break this week. When lawmakers return to the Capitol next week, they’ll have a full schedule. A reconciliation package to fund the war effort, combined with the Department of Homeland Security and a farm assistance package, is likely. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson has said repeatedly that the farm bill will come up for a House vote after Easter. It’s obviously after Easter, so the ‘skinny farm bill’ could reach the House floor before the end of the month. Year-round E15 remains a priority for farm-state lawmakers, but the issue still faces an uphill battle in Congress. In this edition of FarmNetNews, you’ll also find an update on the war and its impact on agriculture, crop supplies and market uncertainty. Heavy, wet snow was seen over the weekend in the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. Any delay in planting may be offset by the benefit of additional moisture.
