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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The House farm bill includes a pilot program designed to expand direct beef marketing within state lines.
NCBA says outside groups are playing a growing role as lawmakers negotiate livestock policy.
ASA President Scott Metzger says soybean growers remain focused on trade, the Farm Bill, renewable fuels, and market stability as Congress weighs additional assistance for farmers and export opportunities.
The proposal maintains key cattle industry priorities but omits several livestock provisions included in the House version.