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Posted on · Texas lawmakers praised the bill last week and said it will help farmers and ranchers through provisions such as crop insurance programs and inspections for cattle tick fever.
Posted on · Senator John Cornyn highlights the crop insurance programs and funding for foreign access programs.
Posted on · House and Senate negotiators have just a few more weeks to hammer out a compromise before the end of the current Congress forces them to start from scratch.
Posted on · Funding for crucial safety net programs for thousands of Texas farmers expires Sept. 30. Congress has four working days to act.
Posted on · President Obama is expected to sign the latest farm bill. The bill lays out a five-year blueprint for how farmers are subsidized for crop insurance, and how much money is spent on food assistance for the needy. How will the farm bill affect food stamps in Texas?