WASHINGTON – National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew today released the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives voting to pass a continuing resolution that would provide funding to the federal government for another year.
“We are relieved to see Congress reach an agreement to reopen the federal government along with another extension of the farm bill. But this is the bare minimum.
“We’ve already lost too much time. The farm safety net is outdated and can’t keep up with today’s economic realities. Input costs remain high, trade relationships are uncertain, access to affordable healthcare is in danger, and the stress on rural communities continues to grow.”
