Louisiana farmers are calling for a stronger safety net as Congress works to pass a new Farm Bill this year.
At the American Farm Bureau Convention, House Ag Committee leaders expressed confidence in getting it done, but when?
This Week in Louisiana Agriculture gives us a look at why timely action is critical.
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Supporters say mandatory country-of-origin labeling would improve transparency, while analysts say the proposal still faces hurdles.
The setback leaves the 2018 Farm Bill operating under its third consecutive extension. That authorization expires September 30.
The Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to advance the bill means negotiations will continue as lawmakers look for a path forward before the end of the year.
Sen. Roger Marshall says Democrats rejected legislation over SNAP provisions despite bipartisan farm priorities.
Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas discussed the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill markup on Thursday and the key issues shaping negotiations.
Committee approval of the Farm Bill text must be followed by Senate passage, negotiations with the House, and another vote in both chambers.
