Articles tagged under: farm bill
RRFN Interview: Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson
Published August 2, 2023
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn 'GT' Thompson said he has thousands of objectives, but a single goal for the farm bill. "The one goal is to get this done in a…Education Needed
Published April 27, 2023
During Wednesday's House Agriculture subcommittee hearing, Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson asked farmers to educate members of Congress about the importance of the farm bill. "We've got a significant number, over half of the members of Congress have not been…Prioritizing Animal Health
Published April 25, 2023
The National Pork Producers Council is prioritizing animal health during its farm bill discussions. NPPC Science and Technology Legal Counsel Andrew Bailey hopes to see the expansion of current programs including the vaccine bank, the national animal disease preparedness and…Food Security Theme Emphasized
Published March 16, 2023
The development of the 2023 farm bill differs from anything that happened in the past. "This is the first farm bill that we've had coming off of a huge pandemic so food security is on the minds of both sides…Farm Bill Baseline Cut by $1.3B
Published March 8, 2023
To be an effective safety net, the National Association of Wheat Growers is seeking additional budget authority for Farm Bill Title I commodity programs. NAWG CEO Chandler Goule said farm programs have not kept up with the cost of production.…Farm Bill Needs Proper Funding
Published March 7, 2023
The goal is to get the farm bill across the finish line before the end of the year. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says the funding will be the biggest hurdle. "Everywhere I go people are talking about…Baseline Numbers On the Way
Published February 10, 2023
The Congressional Budget Office will release farm bill baseline funding estimates on Wednesday. This will provide lawmakers a look at the amount of money that is available and is a key step in the development of a new farm bill.Reference Price Increase Dependent on Financial Resources
Published February 1, 2023
Budget resources are expected to be limited going into the farm bill debate. At the same time, the economics have changed in farming and ranching. South Dakota Senator John Thune said agriculture is asking for an increase in reference prices.…Ready to Complete the Farm Bill This Year
Published January 31, 2023
The House Agriculture Committee will hold its organizational meeting in the week ahead. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Chairman Glenn ‘G.T.’ Thompson said he is committed to passing a new farm bill this year. "An extension…