The ‘right’ farm bill

Ag leaders put policy priorities in perspective at Farmfest

Janelle Atyeo
Aug 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023

Farmfest 2023 Day 2 (8).JPG — Reps. GT Thompson, R-Pa., and Michelle Fischbach, R-Minn., share a laugh during a farm bill listening session at Farmfest Aug. 2.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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The nation has experienced a world-wide pandemic, trade wars, major storms and threats to animal health since the last time the U.S. Congress crafted a farm bill.

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Farmfest 2023 Day 1 (18).JPG — American Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal, right, talks about priorities for the farm bill while USDA Under Secretary Robert Bonnie listens at Farmfest Aug. 1.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Farmfest 2023 Day 2 (50).JPG — National Pork Producers Council President Lori Stevermer shares concerns about California’s new rules for sow housing at a farm bill listening session Aug. 2 at Farmfest.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Farmfest 2023 Day 1 (11).JPG — Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., talks about the importance of passing a farm bill by the end of the year at Farmfest Aug. 1.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.