Tag: Farm Safety Net
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Farm Bill Lapse Leaves Gaps in Programs for Producers
The latest expiration of the 2018 farm bill has halted funding for some agricultural programs and stopped new Conservation Reserve Program contracts, while several major farm safety net programs remain protected under separate legislation. The farm bill expired Sept. 30 for the fourth consecutive year. National Farmers Union says the lapse creates uncertainty for family…
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Rollins says safety net updates were necessary
Producers are still waiting……. Movement on farm policy is starting to take shape and Brooke Rollins is making it clear why. Speaking in a recent ag interview, Rollins said updates to reference prices were pushed forward through recent legislation as a stopgap measure while the farm bill remains stalled. “We could not wait on a…