By Blake Jackson
The House Agriculture Committee, led by Chairman Glenn Thompson (R-PA), is aiming for a swift passage of a new farm bill by Memorial Day. Thompson expressed confidence, stating he found a way to finance essential changes to commodity programs, directly addressing critical safety net concerns for American farmers.
This momentum stands in stark contrast to the Senate's outlook. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) remains pessimistic about a bipartisan farm bill garnering approval in the Senate this year. He suggests a more attainable solution might be a five-year extension of the current bill.
Despite the House's commitment to a new bill, Grassley downplays its immediate effect, implying the Senate might take a different course of action. This raises the possibility of a disconnect between the two chambers, potentially delaying a much-needed legislative update for the agricultural sector.
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