Congress has failed to reauthorize the massive piece of bipartisan legislation known as the farm bill the past two sessions. The House committee tasked with drafting the legislation began the process anew this past week, with members citing a “crisis” in the farm economy that could be alleviated with swift action.
Lawmakers renew farm bill effort
Witnesses at a House Committee on Agriculture hearing Feb. 11. From left, John Newton, Alisha Schwertner, Ryan Talley and Rodney Weinzierl.





