Federal policy for farm and food programs would be extended for one year under a stopgap spending proposal released Tuesday night, positioning Republicans to lead next year’s $1.5 trillion farm bill reauthorization debate.
Beyond a one-year farm bill extension, continuing resolution text includes $10 billion in economic aid payments to farmers and expanded sales of corn-derived ethanol, but omits agricultural conservation dollars Democrats sought.
“Orphan programs” exclusively authorized and funded by the farm bill were extended for another year, and money to replace stolen food benefits was extended for four years.
The deal satisfies farm country representatives, who threatened to ...