date:Jun 04, 2012
ks for a lot of amendments to be offered on the floor. In 1990, more than 110 amendments were made to that year's farm bill. Conner expects robust debate this time, too.
I certainly think a week at a minimum, he said.
Some members of the Senate Agriculture Committee have told Agriculture.com that they expect amendments that might limit USDA subsidies for farmer premiums for crop insurance.
Conner said that in his discussions with farmer members of co-ops, he hears support for crop insuranc