Senate Agriculture Committee leaders are renewing their push to pass a five-year farm bill before the end of the year. During a confirmation hearing for USDA nominees, Chairman John Boozman said farmers continue to face serious financial challenges. “Visiting with Arkansas farmers, and it’s clear that the situation in farm country, as we all know, remains very, very dire,” said Boozman. “That’s why I remain committed to working with our Ranking Member (Amy) Klobuchar and our House counterparts to advance the five-year farm bill before the end of the year.” Boozman also continues to advocate for additional emergency assistance, recognizing North Dakota Senator John Hoeven’s leadership on that issue. Klobuchar said negotiations are continuing, but lawmakers still need to resolve disagreements involving nutrition assistance, biofuels and conservation funding.
