Articles tagged under: farm bill
A Deal Needed on the Farm Bill
Published November 19, 2018
Lawmakers are showing confidence to get a farm bill done, but it is uncertain when this will happen. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says it’s understandable to have skepticism on lawmakers reaching an agreement by the end of the…Peterson Sheds Light on Farm Bill Negotiations
Published November 17, 2018
Negotiations need to be wrapped up Monday or Tuesday if the farm bill is going to pass before the end of the year. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson made that point Saturday during stops at the Minnesota Farm…The Certainty of a Farm Bill is Needed
Published November 17, 2018
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is optimistic the farm bill will get done during the lame duck session. "We are out until after Thanksgiving, but there is plenty of time to get a farm bill done if there is a will…A Tight Farm Bill Timeline
Published November 16, 2018
One week into the lame duck session of Congress, Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is starting to realize achieving more on work requirements in the nutrition title of the farm…Dry Bean Scene
Published November 16, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. on the Red River Farm Network. Right now, the farm bill is top-of-mind for dry edible bean farmers. Hear an update from Dale Thorenson of Gordley Associates.Commodity and Nutrition Titles Still at Issue for Farm Bill
Published November 14, 2018
Iowa Senator and Senate Agriculture Committee member Chuck Grassley told reporters the commodity title and nutrition title are still hang ups in farm bill discussions. "I would hope a five year farm bill would pass. At this point, with not…Farm Bill Passage Important to Industry
Published November 14, 2018
CropLife America Senior Director of Government Affairs Kellie Bray says it’s important to get a farm bill passed before the end of the year so the process won't have to start new again in 2019. "We have good indications from…Sheep Industry Focused on the Farm Bill
Published November 13, 2018
The farm bill remains a top priority for the American Sheep Industry Association. With the mid-term elections in the past, Senior Policy and Information Director Chase Adams says its time get the bill done. "This is the strongest farm bill…Farm Bill Certainty Needed
Published November 12, 2018
American Farm Bureau Federation Director of Congressional Relations Andrew Walmsley is optimistic the bill will be completed by the end of the year. "Conditions in farm country aren't necessarily any better," says Walmsley. "There's a lot of folks struggling with markets…