In a time where farm income is down, farmers are looking for some certainty. North Dakota Farmers Union President Mark Watne says it’s essential low commodity prices aren’t impacted further. A strong farm bill would help provide some security. “When you see trade deals taken to task, the RFS being messed with and limited farm bill funding, it gets both lenders and farmers quite nervous. What potential is there to make money this year?”
Right now, the question at hand is ‘Will Congress get a farm bill passed before it expires?’ There are distractions that accompany an election year, and well as finding common ground with the nutrition title. “It’s the tool we need to get urban legislators to support the bill. The Senate might release something in early May, but again that’s to be seen.”
