Tag Archives: Farm Bill

055 – 2012 Farm Bill – The South Rises again/did Corn over reach

The South, Peanuts, Rice and to an extent Cotton rose up and at least for now, opposed the Senate Farm Bill proposal. Senators from the south, and yes Republican Senators are speaking out against what they see as a lack … Continue reading

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054 – 2012 Farm Bill Senate Draft

Senate Agricultural Committee has sent a Farm Bill to be “Marked Up”. A bill mark up is where a committee goes over a proposal and “marks up” the paper with changes.  But, the major stuff has already been decided in … Continue reading

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053 – 2012 Farm Bill Update

I discuss many of the twists and turns that could happen before a farm bill will be completed. John Boehner leader of the house does not want a farm bill discussion before the election.  He does not want Republicans fighting … Continue reading

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050 – Farm Bill House Ag Committee Field Hearing

House Ag Committee Field Hearing Farm Bill I report on, and give my take on what was said at the House ag committee hearing in Galesburg, Illinois. It is my belief that a farm bill is very likely to be … Continue reading

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049 – Farm Bill What is the fall back position?

Farm Bill Podcast I continue my discussion of the 2012/2013 farm bill. What is the fall back position for agricultural groups if a farm bill does not happen? What is your fall back position for your agricultural operation if a … Continue reading

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