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NAWG Calls on Congress to Make Farm Bill a Priority

NAWG President: While political makeup has changed, farm bill should be passed by the end of this session of Congress

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With the closing of the 2018 Midterm Elections, NAWG President and Oklahoma wheat grower Jimmie Musick says while the 2018 midterm elections brought change to the political makeup of Congress, this should not impact the priority of passing the 2018 farm bill by the end of this session of Congress.

"With the farm bill having expired, growers are left with much uncertainty and are denied access to several beneficial programs within the bill," says Musick. "In particular, the outlook for foreign market development funding is in doubt until action is taken. Additionally, the USDA no longer has the authority to undertake new sign-ups for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) which incentivizes growers to incorporate healthy soil, non-tillage, and other similar practices into their operations."

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