Articles tagged under: farm bill
MFU Minute
Published July 5, 2018
Here’s the latest update from Minnesota Farmers Union. MFU President Gary Wertish is pleased with passage of the farm bill in both the Senate and House. The challenge now is to fold the two bills into one.Next Step: Merging Two Farm Bills Into One
Published July 4, 2018
Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish is pleased the 2018 farm bill passed both the Senate and House. The challenge now is to fold those two bills into one farm bill. "We're pleased the Senate formula provides some support to the…Compromises Needed in Conference Committee
Published June 29, 2018
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the Senate farm bill is an improvement over the existing legislation. "There will be some issues in conference we have to work out. There's something on food stamps with the House. Payment limits is…Farm Bill Moves to Conference
Published June 28, 2018
Gordley and Associates lobbyist Dale Thorenson says passing the Senate farm bill was a big hurdle. "We need the certainty of getting this done by September 30. Frankly, I didn't think it was going to happen, but it is moving…Senate Prepares for Farm Bill Amendments, SNAP Hurdles
Published June 26, 2018
Russell Group President Randy Russell says the Senate is expected to complete a farm bill vote by the end of this week. Amendments are to be decided. "I know Senator Grassley has been trying to make adjustments to the payment…Crop Insurance Amendments Expected
Published June 25, 2018
Now that the House has narrowly passed the farm bill, the Senate is expected to take up the farm bill this week. Combest, Sell and Associates Principal Tom Sell expects several amendments challenging the crop insurance program. “Dick Durbin, the…Rally for Agriculture Planned
Published June 25, 2018
The North Dakota Farmers Union is organizing an agriculture rally Wednesday morning. A tractorcade, rally and lunch will bring attention to the farm bill, trade, ethanol and nutrition. The rally begins 11 AM Wednesday morning at the Red River Valley…Farm Bill Moves to the Senate
Published June 25, 2018
The Senate farm bill is expected to come up for a cloture vote late this afternoon, which would bring the legislation to the floor later this week. As a result, the House-Senate conference committee could begin work after the July…Conaway Looks Forward to Conference Committee Process
Published June 22, 2018
There has been some bad blood between House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway and Ranking Member Collin Peterson in recent months. Conaway told the Red River Farm Network he is confident they can put that in the rearview mirror and…