Montana Farm Bureau Federation attends Council of Presidents

Press release

WASHINGTON-During the American Farm Bureau Council of Presidents in Washington, D.C. last week, Farm Bureau members heard firsthand that an acceptable farm bill remains elusive.

The group of Farm Bureau leaders heard from Senator John Boozman, R-Ariz., and Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-MIch., who reiterated that both parties remain committed to passing a Farm Bill. However, they have not yet come to an agreement that is likely to pass both chambers.

"It is going to be a heavy lift to see a farm bill passed this fiscal year,"said Montana Farm Bureau Federation President Cyndi Johnson...