More on Agriculture

Feb 12, 2014

Wis. Ag Connection: Wisconsin Reps. Split on 'House' Farm Bill Vote

"While far from perfect, the 2014 farm bill will save taxpayers $23 billion from the previous farm bill," Ribble said. "The bill eliminates direct payments to farmers who were previously paid regardless of market conditions, and this bill repeals or consolidates nearly 100 additional programs.

Feb 12, 2014

Fox 11: Ribble, Petri plan to support new version of farm bill

Congressional farm committee leaders have finally agreed on a multi-year deal. Congress let the current farm bill expire more than a year ago. Lawmakers have been working on it for more than two years.

Feb 12, 2014

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Federal farm bill overhauls milk pricing system

Wisconsin farmers say they're hopeful that a long fight over federal dairy subsidies has ended with the biggest overhaul of the milk pricing system in a generation.

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