U.S.FarmBillUpdate.pptVIP

U.S. Farm Bill Update Chad Hart Center for Agricultural and Rural Development Iowa State University E-mail: chart@ April 23, 2008 In-Service Education for Farm and Business Management Extension Ames, Iowa Farm Bill Progress The House and Senate have both passed versions Both proposed farm bills face veto threats Conference members have been named and meetings have been held Major work will continue over the next week Current farm bill has been extended to April 25, 2008 Let’s Start with the House Version Continues direct payment, counter-cyclical payment, and marketing loan programs Reba