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Farm Bill Passage Urged
The American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America join with more than 80 other agribusiness, conservation, and ag-related organizations urging Congress to pass a new farm bill this year rather than delaying the legislation until after the Presidential election. A letter to lawmakers states the farm bill provides essential resources to prevent hunger, which is especially critical during these tough economic times. The bill also addresses short and long-term job creation through streamlined and targeted rural economic development policies and investments in agricultural research.
The letter is available in its entirety, here: https://www.agronomy.org/story/2012/feb/mon/new-farm-bill-passage-urged