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National Farmers Union President Rob Larew released the following statement today in response to the Senate reconciliation bill:
“Family farmers and ranchers still need a comprehensive, five-year farm bill that reflects the full breadth of agriculture—from producers to consumers—and using reconciliation to move a partial package is a missed opportunity.
“There are some meaningful provisions in this bill. It strengthens the farm safety net, invests in biofuels and conservation, and extends key tax incentives. But these gains are paired with harmful tradeoffs—most notably, cuts to SNAP and Medicaid and new, broader loopholes in farm program payment limits.
“We support Senator Grassley’s amendment to close those loopholes and better target support to family farmers and ranchers. These improvements are essential to restore fairness.
“Farm policy should unite us. We urge lawmakers to redouble their efforts to deliver a farm bill that works for everyone.”
NFU news release
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