Jan 24, 2024

The farm bill faces delays. Again.

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What issues are likely to get attention in the next bill? We delve in.

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The farm bill is caught up in gridlock ... again

by Savannah Maher

Jan 24, 2024

The current bill, which funds everything from crop insurance to nutrition programs, was set to expire back in September. Congress gave itself a yearlong extension to negotiate an update — but it could take even longer than that.

If Congress doesn't negotiate a new farm bill in the next few months, there may not be a new one until 2025.

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