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House Ag Chairman Mike Conaway expressed disappointment that lawmakers were unable to pass a 2018 Farm Bill before Sunday’s expiration of the existing Farm Bill.  Despite the failure, Conaway says he remains committed to getting the bill done.   “...

The current farm bill is set to expire on Sunday.  And lawmakers won't get the new Farm Bill approved in time.  So, what’s plan B?   Top lawmakers now admit they will likely have to finish putting together a new farm bill after the November 6th midterm election.  Politico says the timin...

Getting a farm bill done before current law expires at the end of this month may not happen, as congressional leaders have not ruled out an extension.  The 2014 farm bill expires on September 30th, and lawmakers have few days this week to iron out differences between the House and Senate versions of the new farm bill.  Leaders...

The Senate Wednesday named members to the farm bill conference committee following action a day earlier to move forward with the conference process. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell named himself to the committee, along with Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts, and fellow Republicans John Boozman of Arkansas, John Hoeven of North Dakota and Joni Ernst of Iowa...

There’s little doubt the Senate will conference a farm bill with the House in September.   The only questions are, 1.) what the final bill will look like? And 2.) will it be finished before current law expires. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell kicked off the week on a positive note, listing key legislative goals, including   “An extension of flood insurance and sending the bipartisan Farm Bi

The House voted by unanimous consent Wednesday to move House Resolution 2 to Conference.  The move puts the 2018 Farm Bill one step closer to the finish line.  While there’s still a lot of work that has to be done, House Ag Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is feeling confident.  What remains ...