South would be hit hardest by USDA crop subsidy update Growers in the U.S. South could lose $1.4 billion in farm subsidies over the next decade if Congress decides to align payments more closely with the crops they produce, said an analysis by Republicans on the Senate Agriculture Committee. “A… Continue reading
Farmers doubt there will be a farm bill this year For the first time in polling by Purdue University, a plurality of farmers say Congress is unlikely to pass a farm bill in 2023. Lawmakers are all but certain to fail to enact a successor to the 2018 farm bill… Continue reading
Farm bill coming in a ‘timely manner’ House Agriculture chairman Glenn Thompson acknowledged on Monday that time is tight for enactment of the new farm bill by Sept. 30, when the current law expires. But he stuck to his frequent forecast of a bipartisan and bicameral bill “on time,” which… Continue reading
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