The ag sector is keeping a close eye on Capitol Hill as we wait for the Senate to pass a spending package to keep the government running through September.
Many are speculating on how the Continuing Resolution could impact the timeline for a new Farm Bill.
Mike Stranz with the National Farmers Union spoke with RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander about what he is hearing from the ag community, how the legislation will impact the Farm Bill if passed, and what would happen if the Farm Bill keeps getting pushed back.
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