It's beginning to look a lot like the "supreme" decisionmakers are coming to a compromise on the Farm Bill. Jerry Hagstrom, reporter for both National Journal and DTN, has written that the deal would mean the permanent disaster program -- now part of the Farm Bill and heavily supported by Western and Southern Plains Senators would be dealt with separately.
Last week Senator Grassley (IA) announced the Farm Bill negotiation would cost $9 Billion, with the costs spread over ten years.
The deal, with permanent disaster separated, is likely to allow increases in spending for food stamps and other nutrition programs -- a good thing considering the economic challenges our country is facing. Congressional leadership who have worked with the White House to negotiate the deal include Senators Tom Harkin (IA) - Chair of the Senate Ag Committee, Saxby Chamblis (GA) - Ranking Member for Ag, Max Baucus (MT) - Chair of Senate Finance; and Representatives Collin Peterson (MN) - Chair of the House Ag Committee and Bob Goodlatte (VA) - Ranking Member.
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