Passing A Farm Bill

Pretty much everyone, and I mean everyone is getting tired of hearing about Congress needing to pass a new farm bill. You would think that Congress would get the message. It is the subject matter for many ag industry annual gathering main speakers, such as American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman who spoke at that group’s recent gathering in San Antonio. The passing of a new farm bill is number one on a list of three big chores the Farm Bureau wants to see done, immigration reform and reliable water transportation were numbers two and three respectively. In speaking to the group gathered in San Antonio Stallman spoke about how Farm Bureau members from around the country who attend such conventions are a prime example of working together for the common good. Despite differences in farming methods, crops, and geographical locations they convene once a year to determine and adopt common policies that will guide the organization. The point being that if other groups can do this on a regular basis why can’t Congress bridge their differences and work towards the common good. All in all though, Stallman says he remains optimistic that Congress will pass a Farm Bill this month. I guess that’s really the best we can do.