Skip to content
Farm Policy Facts
News About Farm Policy
Farm Policy FactsFarm Policy Facts
  • Facts & Resources
    • Groundwork Podcast
    • Farm Policy History
    • Our View
    • They Said It
    • State-by-State Ag Facts
  • About Us
  • News Center
  • Contact Us
FacebookTwitterInstagram
 
  • Facts & Resources
    • Groundwork Podcast
    • Farm Policy History
    • Our View
    • They Said It
    • State-by-State Ag Facts
  • About Us
  • News Center
  • Contact Us

Daily Archives: May 14, 2008

You are here:
  1. Home
  2. 2008
  3. May
  4. 14

Volatile Nature of Agriculture

Farm Policy ArchiveBy Farm Policy FactsMay 14, 2008Leave a comment

By: Rep. Kenny Hulshof (R-Mo.) Excerpt from Congressional Record May 14, 2008: [T]his bill is a victory for farmers, a victory for communities, a victory for rural America. I realize that fewer and fewer Americans have a direct connection to the land. One reason is because it’s becoming quite tough to make a living in…

Don’t Mess With Texas Farmers

Farm Policy ArchiveBy Farm Policy FactsMay 14, 2008Leave a comment

WASHINGTON (May 14, 2008) — A coalition of Texas-based businesses and farmers are united with a clear message to Congress: support the farm bill. A letter to Members of Congress from the Southwest Council of Agribusiness, representing non-profit agricultural organizations, agribusinesses and financial institutions, urged support for the farm bill that is expected to reach…

La. Ag Urges Vote for Farm Bill

Farm Policy ArchiveBy Farm Policy FactsMay 14, 2008Leave a comment

WASHINGTON (May 14, 2008) — In a letter sent to every member of the Louisiana Congressional delegation yesterday, leaders from the state’s agricultural sector asked lawmakers “to work with others in Washington, D.C. to over-ride the [expected Presidential] veto before it occurs by overwhelmingly approving the farm bill now.” “While none of us achieved everything…

Go to Top