Daily Archives: November 28, 2007

Ag Groups Ask for New Farm Bill, Not Extension

Washington (Nov. 28, 2007)—Nineteen agricultural groups wrote to the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate today to ask that they complete work on the pending farm bill rather than extending current farm policy. “Extending current law could also result in a substantial reduction in the funding available for writing the next farm bill,” the…

Louisiana Farmers Oppose Farm Bill Extension

Washington (Nov. 28, 2007)—Groups representing most Louisiana farmers today wrote members of the state’s Congressional delegation to urge them to expedite passage of the 2007 farm bill and oppose efforts to extend the current bill. “Louisiana’s farm community is deeply concerned about the delay in approving the 5-year reauthorization of U.S. farm policy,” the groups…