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5 takeaways from rival Democrat, GOP farm bill plans

House Republicans and Democrats have issued two conflicting visions for the farm bill, the massive $1.5 trillion package that underpins the U.S. food system. The conflicting proposals illustrate the fault lines between the two parties’ visions for American agriculture, which is beset by rising supply costs and climate change. But despite these divisions, there are… Read More »

Kansas advocates planting seeds for new farm bill that meets needs of diverse agricultural economy

TOPEKA — The federal farm bill diverts nearly two-thirds of crop subsidies to feed grains for livestock, despite a U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendation that half a person’s diet consist of fruits and vegetables, said Paul Johnson, policy analyst for the Kansas Rural Center. Johnson said many politicians are satisfied with the government’s prescription to… Read More »