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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Members of Congress got together to discuss some government funding bills this afternoon, but not everyone is on the same page about the current process to avoid a shutdown. Hear more on that, USDA's new farm labor program and the upcoming farm bill's regional policy debates in today's DriveTime.
Iowa Senator Charles Grassley prefers the certainty of a new farm bill to another extension of outdated policy. Economists are anticipating the Feds next steps in managing financial policy.
Agriculture lenders echo comments by farmers to legislators this week about the need for a new farm bill with risk management tools that better reflect today's ag economy.
The USDA September Crop Production Report indicates higher crop production and lower commodity prices for the year ahead adding to financial woes for U.S. producers.
Representatives of commodity organizations continue to lobby Congressional leaders for a new farm bill this year. House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson isn't ready to settle for another farm bill extension.