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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According to a tweet from Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, the full House vote on the Farm Bill will be held until lawmakers return from recess.
The House is moving forward with debate on the Farm Bill after a lengthy session in the House Rules Committee cleared the legislation for floor consideration.
House lawmakers push toward a Farm Bill vote as debate grows over E15, Prop 12, and input costs, with farmers seeking certainty and policy updates.
Discussions focused on rising costs and the future of farm policy.
Rep. Adrian Smith joins us to discuss the push for nationwide year-round E15 sales and legislative hurdles for getting it into the farm bill.
Farm Credit’s Christy Seyfert joined us to discuss the ag industry’s push for swift Farm Bill action as it heads toward a House vote.
