Articles tagged under: farm bill
Farm Bill Debate on the Horizon
Published December 9, 2021
National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says the farm bill will be a priority when wheat growers meet at the Commodity Classic in March. "Between the WHIP+ program being passed and the big reconciliation package, how do we…Skeptism for Build Back Better Timeline
Published December 3, 2021
Senate leadership is continuing to work on the Build Back Better plan and want it passed before Christmas. Will Stafford is CHS’s representative in Washington, D.C. and remains skeptical about that timeline. "It sounds like the current iteration is dead…Vilsack: Expanded Farm Bill Baseline a Benefit of Build Back Better
Published November 24, 2021
The Build Back Better plan includes funding for conservation programs. "The bill basically provides for a level of conservation investment we've never seen in the country's history," says Tom Vilsack, secretary, USDA. "It's so large that we anticipate when it's…Bipartisan Work May Be Bigger Challenge in Next Farm Bill
Published November 22, 2021
Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thinks the Republicans could regain the majority in the House in the next election. "The big challenge, politically, no matter who controls Congress, is trying to keep these lawmakers from fighting with each…Farm Bill Work Begins Soon
Published November 22, 2021
With the current farm bill expiring in 2023, work on the next farm bill will begin as early as next year on Capitol Hill. University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Institute Director Pat Westhoff is watching the budget targets.…Looking at a More Permanent Disaster Program
Published August 23, 2021
A more permanent disaster program may be considered as farm bill discussions begin this fall. “I’d like to see us address ad-hoc programs in the farm bill so we don’t need supplemental appropriations year-over-year,” said John Thune, South Dakota Senator.…The Cost of More Ad-Hoc Programs
Published August 9, 2021
Preparing for the next farm bill, National Farmers Union President Rob Larew is concerned about the money coming into agriculture from ad-hoc programs. "The question going forward is not only the total dollars, but how is that money going out?…Haying/Grazing Updates Require Farm Bill Change
Published August 5, 2021
Livestock producers in the severe to extreme drought areas of western Minnesota were hoping to hay available Conservation Reserve Program ground, but some are finding themselves in a frustrating situation. As farmers go into their local FSA office for the…Farmers Need ‘Skin in the Game’
Published August 5, 2021
During a Farmfest forum, agriculture leaders offered their perspective on the next farm bill. For longtime House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, the WHIP+ disaster program needs to be addressed. "I'm afraid it is going to come back to haunt…