2014 Farm Bill
Here is a link to a good summary of the program by Tim Kelleher: Farm Bill Summary (pdf)
Grower Tools
Here is a link to a PLC and ARC payment calculator developed by Tim Kelleher for the California Rice Commission.
Farm Bill Stories
Farm Bill Stuck until Lame Duck
By Tyson Redpath, the Russell Group
A finished farm bill is still a way off as Congress has left Washington to run for election on November 6. When it returns, a month and a half is the entirety of time left before a December 31 deadline forces all sides to an agreement on a new bill or the extension of current law. READ MORE
Senate approves new Farm Bill
By Tyson Redpath, the Russell Group
Last evening, the U.S. Senate approved a new Farm Bill by an overwhelming, bipartisan majority of 86-11. Both Senators Feinstein and Harris voted in favor of the legislation. The Senate and House must now negotiate a final bill mending policy difference in the Commodity and Conservation sections as well as deep partisan differences over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamp program). READ MORE
On Second Thought, House Passes new Farm Bill
By Tyson Redpath, the Russell Group
Today the House of Representatives voted 213-211 to approve a new farm bill, H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. READ MORE
Farm Bill clears hurdle today
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
In a nearly unanimous vote, today the Senate Agriculture Committee approved S. 3042, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. With few fireworks, and relatively little amendment controversy, the Committee now looks to move the Farm Bill reauthorization to the full Senate before the 4th of July. READ MORE
Farm Bill again faces House rejection on its first attempt
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
The initial attempt to pass H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) failed Friday when the House of Representatives voted 198 to 213 to reject the bill after 30 Republicans joined every Democrat in opposition to the bill. READ MORE