ARLINGTON,
VA – “We commend House and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairs
Glenn Thompson and Debbie Stabenow, as well as Ranking Members David Scott and
John Boozman, for their bipartisan work to finalize this farm bill extension as
part of the congressional spending agreement President Biden signed
today.
“Along
with continuing critical programs for dairy farmers, the legislation allows the
Dairy Margin Coverage program to continue operating without the uncertainty of
a potential disruption. DMC is an important and effective safety net for dairy
farmers nationwide. This legislation includes the 2019 production history
update as part of the program, and we look forward to 2024 DMC sign-up in the
coming weeks.
“With
this bill passed, we stand ready to work closely with the House and Senate
Agriculture Committees to deliver a strong, five-year farm bill as swiftly as
possible."