Farm Bill Remains on the Table for Lame Duck Session

By CnAgri Print

Election day has come and gone and one thing remains the same: farmers, consumers and the economy need a farm bill before the end of the 112th Congress.

The Members of the Senate and House agriculture committees have invested significant time and effort to produce farm policy proposals over the past two years, both offering significant reform and serious reductions in overall spending.

According to the National Association of Wheat Growers, now is the time for House Leadership to recognize this work.

"Passage of a new farm bill is the top priority for NAWG grower-leaders, state associations and staff until December," the group said in its weekly newsletter. "All farmers are encouraged to call their Members of Congress and House Leadership via the main switchboard at (202) 224-3121 to make their voices heard!"

After Tuesday's election, the balance of power in Washington, D.C. will be little changed in the coming Congressional term, though many are hopeful for a more conducive climate for compromise and tackling looming fiscal and policy challenges.