Farm Bill Extension Tied To Federal Funding Legislation
We are still waiting for lawmakers to extend funding for farm bill programs before the end of the year. The farm bill includes financial support for forest management practices, export promotion programs, and incentives for landowners to maintain healthy forests. Those in the know are hopeful that a year-long extension will be attached to the continuing resolution that is currently under discussion. Still in question are the dollar amounts of key funding provisions, including funding for farmers suffering financial losses.
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