Economy - Voice of America: Amid Drought, Midwest Farmers Embrace Changes to Farm Bill

Economy - Voice of America economy-and-business

Amid Drought, Midwest Farmers Embrace Changes to Farm Bill Jul 20th 2012, 14:53 BLOOMINGTON, Illinois — Legislation commonly known as the U.S. Farm Bill expires at the end of September. The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act, its formal name, comes up for renewal every five years. It directs the U.S. government's food and agricultural policy. Changes to the bill this year come at a time when producers may need it most. ​​Drought conditions aren't new to Matt Hughes. The Illinois farmer said "surviving to the next year is very important." Hughes has always ... Media files: 329E473C-1E5B-4DA1-8928-11629A5BE1E6_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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