Senate to Take Up Farm Bill Next Month
According to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the Senate will take up the farm bill again in May, giving the House and Senate roughly four months to write and pass…
Amendments Stall Farm Bill
The 2012 Farm Bill, which only recently advanced to the full Senate for debate, has reportedly been stalled over disagreements on key amendments. While there is no indication how long…
Bipartisan Push for Senate Farm Bill
A bipartisan coalition of 42 senators recently sent an open letter to the Senate leadership urging them to bring the 2012 Farm Bill to the Senate floor. The 2012 Farm…
Farm Subsidies on the Chopping Block
As the deficit debate heats up in Congress, farm subsidies remain targeted by both Democrats and Republicans. Several weeks ago, the Obama administration, as part of an effort to reduce…