Articles tagged under: farm bill
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…Agriculture Needs More in the Next Farm Bill
Published January 29, 2023
Commodity prices are strong, but the margins are being squeezed by high input costs. Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Harrison Weber says that means agriculture will need more in the next farm bill. "It might be strengthening the…Farm Bill = Food Security
Published January 29, 2023
American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President Luther Markwart believes food security will be at the heart of the this year’s farm bill deliberation. "Given all of the difficulties we've seen in other industries during the pandemic with computer chips…Farm Bill Priorities
Published January 7, 2023
South Dakota Senator John Thune is focused on expanding market access in the farm bill debate. Conservation, the commodity title and crop insurance are also part of the conversation. "Making sure crop insurance is strong has been the cornerstone of…