Farm Bill

The bill faces fierce opposition from House and Senate Democrats.

Beginning in May, events to protest ‘checkoff programs’ will be held in at least five states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Kansas, Alabama, and North Dakota.

Local farmers in California are reflecting on their hardships of staying in business as lawmakers gear up to vote on the latest federal farm bill reauthorization in December to delegate funding for farming and food programs.

At over 950 pages, the long awaited Farm Bill pleases some, disappoints others.

Unlike traditional farm subsidies, crop insurance is not subject to means testing, payment limits, and conservation requirements, but reformers think it should be.

Objections to a proposed amendment in the House farm bill bring to light the rifts between the agricultural industry and animal welfare interests

Recipients of food stamps saw a significant loss in benefits this month, and more cuts are on the way. But food banks warn that they won’t have the resources to make up the difference.