Lawmakers are expected back on the Hill after tomorrow’s election, and farm groups are hoping they take action for America’s producers.
“A new farm bill would have taken care of a lot of these issues. But because we don’t have that farm bill, we have different needs across the country that have not been met by Congress,” said Joe Gilson.
There have been talks another one-year extension of the 2018 Farm Bill will be necessary. The American Farm Bureau says they realize it is a possibility, but they are still hoping a new Farm Bill can cross the finish line this year.
“We will definitely, when the time comes, push for an extension of the 2018 farm bill for another year. But we’re still focused on this year, and we want to see a farm bill get done.”
Another issue surrounds exports. The expiration of the Farm Bill ended authority for several export programs. USDA says they can be put back in place, but would require a new Farm Bill.
