The 2023 farm bill is projected to cost $709 billion, based on estimates from the Congressional Budget Office released in February. But, will that price tag be enough to feed Americans and ensure U.S. ag remains competitive in world markets? Not all congressmembers are convinced. And they're putting their foot down on the matter now.
Additional farm bill funding will be made available, according to House Ag Chairman G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) who shared the news at a crop insurance agents’ event (CIPA) in Kansas City.
Thompson did not specify how much additional funding but was very complimentary of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), mentioning how the speaker participated during a California-based farm bill listening session.
Source: agweb.com
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