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Ag groups say farm bill extension isn’t enough

The ag world breathed a collective sigh of relief last Thursday when President Biden signed a continuing resolution that also extend the 2018 Farm Bill. Lawmakers now have until Sept. 30, 2024, to hash out a new bill. However, many ag industry leaders are hoping it will not take that long.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall says agriculture producers needs programs that reflect today’s realities.  He notes that the 2018 Farm Bill was written before the COVID-19 pandemic, recent spikes in inflation and other global unrest that has affected the food system. While…

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