Work is at a standstill on this year’s Farm Bill, which expired at the end of September. With funding discrepancies ahead, concern is growing over the timeliness of completing the legislation.
Paul Kassel with the Iowa Soybean Association spoke with RFD-TV’s own Suzanne Alexander on the outlook to finalize, what provisions they are keeping an eye on, and if we will see a Farm Bill by January.
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Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House Budget Committee will vote on a military funding resolution that includes a $20 billion aid package for farmers, first reported by RFD-TV in June.
Farm Bureau members met with congressional leaders, USDA officials and White House staff to discuss issues affecting agriculture.
The NCBA says the Senate Farm Bill strengthens key cattle programs but leaves Proposition 12 and year-round E15 unresolved while officials respond to New World screwworm cases.
Temporary aid is often delayed, uncertain, and repeated assistance may also contribute to higher input costs.