date:Jun 04, 2012
aid, is that the Senate farm bill still isn't viewed as treating all regions of the country equitably. At hearings before the House Agriculture Committee in May, farmers representing peanut and rice growers said they believe they'll benefit less than corn and soybean farmers from the Senate bill's revenue program.
Conner said that support from all regions of the country is vital to getting a farm bill passed in Congress.
The Senate bill is still not quite there yet, Conner said.
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