On June 10, 2013, the Senate passed its
version of the farm bill, 66 to 27. The final
breakdown of the bill includes cuts to the supplemental nutritional assistance
program (SNAP), direct payments to farmers, and conservation programs, while
shifting additional funding to crop insurance and promotion of U.S. crops
overseas. The bill totals at approximately $955 billion in spending over the
next ten years. The next step is for the House to pass its own version of the
farm bill, and then for the two bills to be reconciled.
Written By Sarah Doyle – Research Assistant
Penn State Law – Agricultural Law Center
June 11, 2013
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