Texas 11th District Congressman Mike Conaway says Congress will struggle with the farm bill over the next few months. He says the many moving parts – both policy-wise and political – make it very challenging to craft and pass in a legislative session that’s shortened by a presidential election.

When the current version expires at the end of September – the options are to let the farm law expire, pass a new one or extend the current program for a year. Conaway – who serves on the House Ag Committee – says legislators won’t let it expire. If they can’t get a five-year measure ready – he says the existing bill will be extended – probably for a year. He notes that has been done in the past.

Courtesy: NAFB News