Farm Bill Provides Vision for Wheat Growers

Farm Bill Provides Vision for Wheat Growers

Russell Nemetz
Russell Nemetz
Congress has certainly created a lot of uncertainty these days here in farm and ranch country. Most notably, the future of the new farm bill.

Montana Grain Growers Association vice president Boyd Heilig says the farm legislation is very important to farmers across America.

"So, without a new farm bill it reverts back to the older one" said Heilig. "We want some some vision of where we're headed because our growers need the crop insurance. We need our disaster assistance that we've had in the last couple of years for tough years. There's a multitude of things that that we need to figure out."

He shares why the farm bill isn't just for farmers.

"With the farm bill, it comes down to national security" said Heilig. "The people in this country need to know where their food's coming from and that it's safe and abundant. And that's what farmers do. That's our major goal is to make a living feeding America."

Like others in agriculture, the U.S. wheat industry implores Congress to work collaboratively and swiftly to reach a resolution on FY 2024 appropriation and work to get a Farm Bill signed into law by the end of the year. Farmers deserve the assurance of a functioning Farm Bill that supports their endeavors, fosters innovation, and ensures the continued growth of our agricultural industry.

Source: Ag Information Network and Western Ag Network

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