University of Minnesota, Colloquium in Sustainable Agriculture:
presentation on federal Farm Bill policy. Commodity, conservation, and risk management programs--including CFAP and MFP--in context of current conditions affecting agriculture.
Presentation on Farm Bill policies and programs examining the 2014 Farm Act and prior law relative to current conditions in agriculture and drafting the 2018 bill.
Review of federal farm policies in the context of current conditions in agriculture relative to economic, market and environmental factors in anticipation of crafting the 2018 Farm Bill.
National Farmers Union Newsletter (May 2011)Home Grown Cow
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
This document provides an overview of federal farm policy in the United States, including conservation policy, production policy, and risk management policy. It discusses the major programs within the farm bill, including commodity subsidies, conservation programs, and crop insurance. It also analyzes changes made by the 2014 farm bill, such as replacing direct payments with new programs like price loss coverage and agriculture risk coverage that maintain support for commodity producers while providing flexibility in planting decisions.
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
University of Minnesota, Colloquium in Sustainable Agriculture:
presentation on federal Farm Bill policy. Commodity, conservation, and risk management programs--including CFAP and MFP--in context of current conditions affecting agriculture.
Presentation on Farm Bill policies and programs examining the 2014 Farm Act and prior law relative to current conditions in agriculture and drafting the 2018 bill.
Review of federal farm policies in the context of current conditions in agriculture relative to economic, market and environmental factors in anticipation of crafting the 2018 Farm Bill.
National Farmers Union Newsletter (May 2011)Home Grown Cow
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
This document provides an overview of federal farm policy in the United States, including conservation policy, production policy, and risk management policy. It discusses the major programs within the farm bill, including commodity subsidies, conservation programs, and crop insurance. It also analyzes changes made by the 2014 farm bill, such as replacing direct payments with new programs like price loss coverage and agriculture risk coverage that maintain support for commodity producers while providing flexibility in planting decisions.
Home Grown Cow (http://www.homegrowncow.com?src=slideshare) is the first national web site focused on connecting meat, poultry and cheese producers with customers who care where their meat comes from. We welcome all farms and all farming practices as our goal is to offer as much choice as possible to our customers. We also empower many small farms to use the Internet to market and sell their products.
This document provides information about tornado damage to Kentucky dairies in December 2021. Several dairies in western Kentucky counties like Trigg, Christian, and Todd counties were severely damaged or destroyed by tornadoes. The document describes specific dairies like those of Joseph and Rachael Stoltzfus and John and Nancy Stoltzfus that lost barns, outbuildings and infrastructure. Miraculously, no people were seriously injured. The dairy community banded together for cleanup and rebuilding efforts.
This document summarizes a presentation about protecting family farms, legacies, and planning for farm succession. It notes that fewer than 10% of people raised on farms return to farming, and many older farmers are seeking retirement but still rely on farm income. Proper planning is needed to transfer the farm to the next generation while minimizing taxes and ensuring the farm's future viability. The presentation discusses factors to consider like estate taxes, the different entities that can own farms, balancing the needs of farming and non-farming heirs, and ensuring flexibility in plans for changing tax laws. It emphasizes starting succession planning early and involving future generations.
This document is from Green Local School District Treasurer Eydie Snowberger, presenting information to the school board about state budget myths. It aims to show that the district will lose over $3 million in state and federal funding over the next two years. It also aims to convince voters to pass the district's levy issue on May 3rd, as the budget cuts mean the levy is still needed for the district to remain solvent. The document dispels myths that the district will gain new money or that a new state bill or delaying the levy vote will resolve the budget issues.
7th december,2020 daily global regional local rice e newsletterRiceplus Magazine
This document summarizes a daily global, regional, and local rice e-newsletter. It provides information on rice news headlines around the world, as well as details on subsidies provided to government entities in the Philippines. The newsletter is published by RicePlus, and includes sections on the editorial board members, rice news headlines from around the world, and a longer featured news article on subsidies in the Philippines.
This document summarizes issues related to dividing property and determining child support and custody in divorces involving farm families. Key points include:
1) Farm divorces involve unique issues due to the emotional ties to the land and importance of continuing the family farm for future generations.
2) A child's interest in a farming parent's operation can be a factor in custody decisions. Flexible parenting schedules may accommodate busy farming seasons.
3) The child support guidelines apply to farmers, though income averaging or departing from guidelines may be justified due to fluctuating farm income. Depreciation must be considered case-by-case, often using straight-line depreciation.
USDA raised its estimate of the 2012 U.S. corn crop slightly to 10.726 billion bushels. The agency increased the estimated national corn yield to 122.3 bushels per acre. USDA also added another 25 million bushels to projected corn imports for 2012, now at 100 million bushels, shattering the previous record. Year-end corn stocks are estimated at 647 million bushels, only 5.8% of total usage, the third lowest ever. Soybean futures prices fell sharply after USDA increased its estimate of the 2012 U.S. soybean crop to 2.971 billion bushels, over 1 bushel higher than analysts expected, on an estimated yield
Government policies - Supply Management - Canada - July 2017paul young cpa, cga
This presentation looks at supply management agreement for Canada. USA and Canada are working on revising NAFTA, especially as it relates to the Dairy Industry
Government policies - Supply Management - Canada - August 2017paul young cpa, cga
This presentation discusses supply chain management and government policies related to agriculture in Canada. It provides an overview of Canada's supply management system for certain agricultural commodities and programs that support the agriculture sector. It also reviews issues around dismantling supply management and the potential impacts of changes to policies around taxation, subsidies and trade.
Powerpoint presentation on the 2012 Farm Bill process and agricultural policy and market conditions influencing the legislation. Presented at multiple events throughout Missouri in April and May 2011.
Federal farm policy aims to support farm incomes, encourage conservation, and manage risks. Key policies include:
1. Commodity support programs like PLC and ARC that make payments when crop prices are low.
2. Conservation programs that provide funding for practices like soil and water conservation on working lands.
3. Crop insurance that protects farmers from losses by subsidizing premium costs. Participation is high across major crops.
4. Other policies address trade, nutrition, credit, and rural development. The document provides an overview of these various federal farm programs and policies.
The document summarizes discussions from a workshop on the 2018 Farm Bill. It provides an overview of the farm bill process and key issues being debated in the House and Senate bills. Specifically, it outlines differences between the House and Senate versions regarding funding and policy reforms for major conservation programs like CSP and EQIP. It also compares the bills' approaches to other titles like the CRP, ACEP, and RCPP. The workshop aimed to inform participants about the status of farm bill negotiations and key conservation priorities.
This document discusses the benefits of diversifying a farm through integrated crop and livestock systems compared to specialization. It outlines some of the economic and social barriers farmers face in making this transition. Specific examples are provided showing the cost savings and increased production from practices like cover cropping and grazing livestock compared to traditional chemical-dependent systems. The benefits of taking a holistic, long-term approach to the farm as an ecological system are discussed.
The document summarizes a grassroots conference call and webinar held by Bread for the World on June 18th, 2013. It includes updates on legislative issues like the farm bill and immigration reform, as well as a discussion of strategies for advocacy efforts to oppose cuts to SNAP funding and food aid programs. The document outlines next steps for participants, including calling representatives to voice opposition to proposed cuts and participating in future advocacy activities supported by Bread for the World.
This document provides an overview and summary of the 2012 Farm Bill. It discusses the context around federal farm policy, conservation policy, and commodity production policies. Key points include: the Farm Bill is reauthorized every 5 years; conservation funding and programs have faced significant budget cuts; crop insurance has replaced commodity subsidies as the dominant form of agricultural support; and balancing priorities around conservation, rural economic development, and risk management will be challenges in developing new farm policy.
This document summarizes a presentation on policies that promote healthy food and strong local economies. It discusses how the Farm Bill and other policies shape the food system and access to nutritious foods. Key points included exploring the impacts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), SNAP incentive programs like Double Up Food Bucks, and the Healthy Food Financing Initiative in strengthening local food systems and rural economies. Featured speakers discussed their organizations' work supporting beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers, regional food infrastructure, and increasing access to healthy affordable food.
Examination of the design and funding of federal agricultural policies, focusing on Farm Bill law within a context of the contemporary economic and political environment.
The Farm Bill is a comprehensive omnibus bill renewed every 5 years that deals with agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and USDA programs. There are disagreements in Congress over the 2018 Farm Bill regarding changes to SNAP/food stamps, payment limits for farmers, and funding levels for conservation programs. The House proposes deeper cuts to SNAP and shifts money from conservation to other programs, while the Senate proposes more modest changes. A conference committee will need to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate bills.
This document provides information about tornado damage to Kentucky dairies in December 2021. Several dairies in western Kentucky counties like Trigg, Christian, and Todd counties were severely damaged or destroyed by tornadoes. The document describes specific dairies like those of Joseph and Rachael Stoltzfus and John and Nancy Stoltzfus that lost barns, outbuildings and infrastructure. Miraculously, no people were seriously injured. The dairy community banded together for cleanup and rebuilding efforts.
This document summarizes a presentation about protecting family farms, legacies, and planning for farm succession. It notes that fewer than 10% of people raised on farms return to farming, and many older farmers are seeking retirement but still rely on farm income. Proper planning is needed to transfer the farm to the next generation while minimizing taxes and ensuring the farm's future viability. The presentation discusses factors to consider like estate taxes, the different entities that can own farms, balancing the needs of farming and non-farming heirs, and ensuring flexibility in plans for changing tax laws. It emphasizes starting succession planning early and involving future generations.
This document is from Green Local School District Treasurer Eydie Snowberger, presenting information to the school board about state budget myths. It aims to show that the district will lose over $3 million in state and federal funding over the next two years. It also aims to convince voters to pass the district's levy issue on May 3rd, as the budget cuts mean the levy is still needed for the district to remain solvent. The document dispels myths that the district will gain new money or that a new state bill or delaying the levy vote will resolve the budget issues.
7th december,2020 daily global regional local rice e newsletterRiceplus Magazine
This document summarizes a daily global, regional, and local rice e-newsletter. It provides information on rice news headlines around the world, as well as details on subsidies provided to government entities in the Philippines. The newsletter is published by RicePlus, and includes sections on the editorial board members, rice news headlines from around the world, and a longer featured news article on subsidies in the Philippines.
This document summarizes issues related to dividing property and determining child support and custody in divorces involving farm families. Key points include:
1) Farm divorces involve unique issues due to the emotional ties to the land and importance of continuing the family farm for future generations.
2) A child's interest in a farming parent's operation can be a factor in custody decisions. Flexible parenting schedules may accommodate busy farming seasons.
3) The child support guidelines apply to farmers, though income averaging or departing from guidelines may be justified due to fluctuating farm income. Depreciation must be considered case-by-case, often using straight-line depreciation.
USDA raised its estimate of the 2012 U.S. corn crop slightly to 10.726 billion bushels. The agency increased the estimated national corn yield to 122.3 bushels per acre. USDA also added another 25 million bushels to projected corn imports for 2012, now at 100 million bushels, shattering the previous record. Year-end corn stocks are estimated at 647 million bushels, only 5.8% of total usage, the third lowest ever. Soybean futures prices fell sharply after USDA increased its estimate of the 2012 U.S. soybean crop to 2.971 billion bushels, over 1 bushel higher than analysts expected, on an estimated yield
Government policies - Supply Management - Canada - July 2017paul young cpa, cga
This presentation looks at supply management agreement for Canada. USA and Canada are working on revising NAFTA, especially as it relates to the Dairy Industry
Government policies - Supply Management - Canada - August 2017paul young cpa, cga
This presentation discusses supply chain management and government policies related to agriculture in Canada. It provides an overview of Canada's supply management system for certain agricultural commodities and programs that support the agriculture sector. It also reviews issues around dismantling supply management and the potential impacts of changes to policies around taxation, subsidies and trade.
Powerpoint presentation on the 2012 Farm Bill process and agricultural policy and market conditions influencing the legislation. Presented at multiple events throughout Missouri in April and May 2011.
Federal farm policy aims to support farm incomes, encourage conservation, and manage risks. Key policies include:
1. Commodity support programs like PLC and ARC that make payments when crop prices are low.
2. Conservation programs that provide funding for practices like soil and water conservation on working lands.
3. Crop insurance that protects farmers from losses by subsidizing premium costs. Participation is high across major crops.
4. Other policies address trade, nutrition, credit, and rural development. The document provides an overview of these various federal farm programs and policies.
The document summarizes discussions from a workshop on the 2018 Farm Bill. It provides an overview of the farm bill process and key issues being debated in the House and Senate bills. Specifically, it outlines differences between the House and Senate versions regarding funding and policy reforms for major conservation programs like CSP and EQIP. It also compares the bills' approaches to other titles like the CRP, ACEP, and RCPP. The workshop aimed to inform participants about the status of farm bill negotiations and key conservation priorities.
This document discusses the benefits of diversifying a farm through integrated crop and livestock systems compared to specialization. It outlines some of the economic and social barriers farmers face in making this transition. Specific examples are provided showing the cost savings and increased production from practices like cover cropping and grazing livestock compared to traditional chemical-dependent systems. The benefits of taking a holistic, long-term approach to the farm as an ecological system are discussed.
The document summarizes a grassroots conference call and webinar held by Bread for the World on June 18th, 2013. It includes updates on legislative issues like the farm bill and immigration reform, as well as a discussion of strategies for advocacy efforts to oppose cuts to SNAP funding and food aid programs. The document outlines next steps for participants, including calling representatives to voice opposition to proposed cuts and participating in future advocacy activities supported by Bread for the World.
This document provides an overview and summary of the 2012 Farm Bill. It discusses the context around federal farm policy, conservation policy, and commodity production policies. Key points include: the Farm Bill is reauthorized every 5 years; conservation funding and programs have faced significant budget cuts; crop insurance has replaced commodity subsidies as the dominant form of agricultural support; and balancing priorities around conservation, rural economic development, and risk management will be challenges in developing new farm policy.
This document summarizes a presentation on policies that promote healthy food and strong local economies. It discusses how the Farm Bill and other policies shape the food system and access to nutritious foods. Key points included exploring the impacts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), SNAP incentive programs like Double Up Food Bucks, and the Healthy Food Financing Initiative in strengthening local food systems and rural economies. Featured speakers discussed their organizations' work supporting beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers, regional food infrastructure, and increasing access to healthy affordable food.
Examination of the design and funding of federal agricultural policies, focusing on Farm Bill law within a context of the contemporary economic and political environment.
The Farm Bill is a comprehensive omnibus bill renewed every 5 years that deals with agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and USDA programs. There are disagreements in Congress over the 2018 Farm Bill regarding changes to SNAP/food stamps, payment limits for farmers, and funding levels for conservation programs. The House proposes deeper cuts to SNAP and shifts money from conservation to other programs, while the Senate proposes more modest changes. A conference committee will need to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate bills.
Policy experts Margaret Krome (Michael Fields Agricultural Institute) and Ferd Hoefner (National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition) discuss federal funding and the 2013 farm bill, and why these matter to community food systems.
This letter is from a coalition of over 100 organizations representing farmers, ranchers, farmworkers, businesses and consumers to the leadership of the Senate and House Agriculture Committees. It urges Congress to complete reauthorization of the farm bill in 2012 and includes recommendations to support socially disadvantaged, beginning, tribal, and limited resource farmers and address equity and access issues. It also expresses support for several key programs.
Callan Farm Legislation In An Election YearJames Callan
This document provides an overview and summary of recent farm legislation and policy developments. It discusses the key provisions and debates around the 2014 Farm Bill, including crop insurance which provides coverage for over 90% of planted acreage. The document outlines challenges for the next Farm Bill in 2018, including budget pressures, commodity prices, and ongoing attacks on "Big Agriculture." It also analyzes factors around the 2016 congressional elections and presidential race that could impact future farm policy.
Overheads with excerpts from 2009 study by Chris Edwards of Cato Institute on Agricultural Subsidies. www.downsizinggovernment.org/agriculture/subsidies
The document summarizes an icebreaker activity and presentations at the 2012 Farm to Cafeteria Conference. It includes discussions on the Farm Bill and Child Nutrition Reauthorization process, farm to school grant programs and advocacy efforts, and potential impacts of Farm Bill legislation on food service directors. Speakers included representatives from Congresswoman Pingree's office, the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, the USDA, and Detroit Public Schools.
A slideshow produced by the good folks at the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, that focuses on the 2012 Farm Bill, and on clarifying many of the lingering questions surrounding that complex piece of legislation/legislative process.
The document discusses key provisions and considerations regarding the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in Kansas. It summarizes that under the ACA, uninsured Kansans will be able to purchase insurance on an online health insurance marketplace beginning in 2014. It also discusses decisions facing Kansas, such as whether to expand Medicaid eligibility and operate its own state-based marketplace. The document outlines requirements for qualified health plans to be offered on the marketplace and provisions regarding navigators who will assist consumers.
This document discusses the formation of Russian stereotypes about the United States from the 18th century onwards. It notes how Russian poets, diplomats, and engineers visited and engaged with America during this period. Key events that shaped Russian views include the American Revolution, Decembrist revolt, and various wars between Russia and America. Russian attitudes saw America as either a model for reforms or a threat, depending on Russia's domestic agenda at the time. The document concludes that continued Russian reforms may lead to improved relations, while stabilization policies tend to maintain more negative views of America.
This document discusses the peopling of the Americas based on evidence from archaeological sites in the Great Plains region. It describes early Paleoindian sites such as Folsom and Clovis sites that date back over 11,000 years. Some sites in the Great Plains, including the Kanorado locality in Kansas, contain artifacts and deposits that may predate Clovis culture and indicate human presence prior to 11,500 years ago. Further systematic study of pre-Clovis age deposits is needed to better understand the early colonization of the Great Plains.
This document discusses strategies for talking about climate change in Kansas by focusing on common values like stewardship, community, and innovation. It proposes engaging communities in conversations about energy efficiency by framing efficiency as a way to "win" through cost savings rather than sacrifice. The document also outlines a project to identify and recognize innovative farming practices that save water and energy in Kansas.
The director of the Lawrence Public Library discusses how libraries have evolved from physical containers of information to digital hubs that provide resources and services to enrich communities. He provides a brief history of libraries and how the Lawrence library will be upgrading its 40-year-old building with more space for children and meetings, state-of-the-art technology, and new services like content creation stations and makerspaces to support community creativity based on citizen input. The director believes libraries should adapt to best serve local needs and find better ways than books alone to provide information, inspiration and recreation if newer methods fulfill the mission of enriching lives.
The document discusses the history of cooperative housing in Lawrence, Kansas and proposes expanding the cooperative housing system. It provides background on the origins of cooperative houses in Lawrence in the early 20th century to provide affordable housing and community for students. It describes the founding of the University of Kansas Student Housing Association in the 1940s and 1950s to support cooperative houses. The association experienced difficulties but was revived in the 1960s and 1970s through experimental living situations. It now operates three cooperative houses through a partnership with NASCO Properties. The document proposes expanding cooperative housing options in Lawrence to meet growing demand and community needs through acquiring additional properties.
18. Make-up of the Ag Committee
•Lot of new faces
•Every farm bill the committee
structure is getting more urban
•Many of the traditional, powerful
rural politicians are gone
21. The extension really wasn’t so much
an “extension” as a rewrite of the
Farm Bill with no debate
•Extended to the end of September
•Preserved Direct Payments
•Dairy pretty well got screwed
•Livestock indemnity payments gone, not funded
•Livestock forage disaster program gone, not funded
•Livestock emergency assistance gone, not funded
•Crop disaster gone.
•Beginning Farmer Program gone. (Extended but not
funded)
22. •REAP program in USDA Rural
Development gone. (Extended but not
funded)
•Conservation Security program (CSP)
gone, not funded.
•Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)
gone.
•Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
gone.
•McGovern-Dole International Food
Program, gone.
23. A couple of “okay” things in the
extension
•Crop Insurance still there
•With the Direct Payments still fully
funded the budget baseline is
protected for the next round of
negotiations on the farm bill
27. Effects of Farm Bill Expiration
Continuing Provisions Expiring Provisions
Crop Insurance Direct and Countercyclical Payments
Supplemental Nutrition New sign-ups for Conservation Reserve
Assistance Program (SNAP) Program (CRP) and Wetlands Reserve
Noninsured Crop Disaster Program (WRP)
Assistance (NAP) Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)
Agricultural Management Rural Energy for America Program
Assistance (AMA) Value-Added Product Development
Emergency Conservation Program Grants Program
Resource Conservation and Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC)
Development (RC&D) Program All 2008 Farm Bill Disaster Programs
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
Program
28. Effects of Farm Bill Expiration
More Expiring Provisions
Beginning Farmer and Rancher
Development
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension
Initiatives
Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement
Projects
Farmers’ Market Promotion Program
Specialty Crop Research Initiative
…and many more
30. Why hasn’t the Farm Bill passed?
• Republican leadership of the House hasn’t allowed
the bill to be voted on
– Speaker Boehner has never supported a Farm Bill
– Ranking Member Peterson says there are enough votes
• Disagreement over depth of cuts to nutrition
– Senate SNAP cuts = $4 billion
– House Ag Committee SNAP cuts = $16 billion
– “Ryan Budget” SNAP cuts = $134 billion
31.
32. Farm Bill Spending Comparisons to
2013-2022 Baseline
Senate House
Commodity Programs -$19,428 -$23,584
Crop Insurance $5,036 $9,524
Conservation -$6,374 -$6,062
Nutrition -$4,000 -$16,075
Energy $780 $0
Rural Development $115 $105
Research $681 $546
Other $50 $482
Total -$23,140 -$35,064
33. Differences between Farm Bills
Senate Farm Bill (S. 3240) House Farm Bill (H.R. 6083)
Saves $23 billion Saves $35 billion
Includes farm-level revenue Does not include farm level
coverage option (ARC) option
Does not include much Includes reasonable levels of
protection against long-term protection against long-term
price collapse price collapse (PLC)
Tightens payment limits Doesn’t change payment limits
Funding levels & the safety net
34. Differences between Farm Bills
Senate Farm Bill (S. 3240) House Farm Bill (H.R. 6083)
Cuts $6.3 billion from Cuts $6 billion from
conservation title conservation title
Includes sodsaver provision Doesn’t include sodsaver
Ties conservation compliance No conservation compliance
to crop insurance eligibility restrictions for crop insurance
Allows funding for REAP Prohibits funding for REAP
Provides $780 million in Doesn’t provide any mandatory
mandatory funding for energy funding for energy programs
Energy & conservation
35. In both farm bills…
• Direct and countercyclical payments, ACRE, and
SURE areeliminated
• Crop insurance becomes the largest of the farm
safety net programs
• Conservation programs are restructured and
strengthened for effective delivery
• Dairy programs shift to margin insurance and
weak supply management
• The sugarprogram is extended
36. Existing House PLC
Price Protection Target Prices Target Prices
in Existing Law Wheat (bu.) $4.17 $5.50
Corn (bu.) $2.63 $3.70
and House Bill
Grain sorghum (bu.) $2.63 $3.95
Payment amount =
Barley (bu.) $2.63 $4.95
Target price X 85% of
total acres planted to Oats (bu.) $1.79 $2.40
crop (30% for Upland Cotton (lb.) $0.7125 STAX
prevented plant) Rice, med &lg (cwt.) $10.50 $14.00
X existing CCP yield or Soybeans (bu.) $6.00 $8.40
90% of 2008-2012 avg. Other oilseeds (cwt.) $12.68 $20.15
yield/planted acre Dry peas (cwt.) $8.32 $11.00
Lentils (cwt.) $12.81 $19.97
Peanuts (ton) $495 $535
37. An Alternative Safety Net
• Farmer-Owned Reserves
– includes a combination of farmer-owned
reserves, increased loan rates, set-asides, the
elimination of direct payments, and reduced reliance on
other government payment instruments.
37
43. HB 2575 Immigrant ID bill. This is a weird
one, it will allow illegal immigrants living here
for 5 years, or employed by a multi-state
company, to legally work in Kansas and to apply
for a Kansas driver’s license. I think it is
commendable that the state is finally
recognizing this very large hidden part of our
society but am disappointed that it
intentionally does not make this a step toward
citizenship. Long time opponents, corporate Ag
and social welfare groups, are allied in support
of this bill. Labor unions are opposed.
45. 9 AM – Welcome & Introductions
9:15 AM – Donn Teske, KFU President
and former farmer financial adviser
10 AM – Char Henton& Becky
O’Donnell, KS Ag Mediation Service
10:45 AM – Barb Depew, Kansas
Farm-To-School Program
11:15 AM – Rhonda Janke, K-State
Sustainable Agriculture
12 PM – Lunch by Nelson’s Landing
Restaurant
46. 1 PM – Charlie Griffin – Kansas Rural
Family Helpline
1:30 PM – Bernard Irvine –
agricultural law including farm
leases/terminations, fencing and
boundary disputes,
regulatory issues, business/succession
planning and secured transactions
2:15 PM – Chuck Otte – Geary County
agricultural extension agent
47. 3-5 PM – Producer Panel
Darrell Parks of Manhattan, sustainable pasture pork
Ed Reznicek of Goff, Kansas Organic Producers general
manager
Jason Schmidt and Herb Bartel of Hillsboro, organic
farming and grazing partnership
Warren Sutton of Norway, green bean grower
Dan Kuhn of Courtland, “Depot Market” growing and
marketing wholesale and retail produce
Dale Strickler of Jamestown, grazing specialist
Robert Nutsch of Norway, produce growing on less
than one acre
Norm Oeding of Hillsboro, organic farm manager
Chris Janssen of Scandia, high tunnel produce grower
48. Food Hubs / Food Co-ops
April 6th, 2013
Hiawatha Kansas
How Local Family Farms can feed our
communities
Americans pay just 10 cents of every disposable dollar for groceries, the lowest price of any country in the world. America’s farmers and ranchers provide the safest, most abundant, most affordable food supply in the world. It is a fantastic bargain. It is because of this safety net that they are able to continue producing. The cost for this safety net for farmers and ranchers is only 14 percent of the farm bill, or 0.28 percent of the total federal budget.
According to projections from the Congressional Budget Office for the years 2010 to 2020, farm bill programs will account for about $1.1 trillion of federal spending. (This includes nutrition and conservation programs.)Only 14 % of the total Farm Bill spending – $150.2 billion – will be spent on farm income stabilization efforts. Of this, about $49 billion will be spent on direct payments; $5.5 billion on countercyclical payments; $3.2 billion to the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program; and $1.7 billion to marketing loan benefits. Crop insurance programs were slated to receive $82.8 billion, although after the recent issuance of the 2011 Standard Reinsurance Agreement, this number will be $4-$6 billion smaller.
The Congressional Budget Office projects that total federal spending over the next 10 years will be $44.3 Trillion. That includes spending on defense, social security, medicaid, foreign aid, and everything else. The Farm Bill is projected to account for 2.2% of that total, or about $970 billion. For the sake of comparison, this chart is based on the version of the bill that was passed by the Senate in June. On the bigger pie chart, you can see how that Farm Bill spending is divided. Nearly 80 percent goes to nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Only about 15 percent goes to traditional farm safety net programs, and 6 percent goes to conservation. All other farm bill programs have outlays that account for $4.5 billion in outlays over ten years.
The farm bill expired on September 30, 2012. The date is important, because it marks the end of the effective time frame of the bill passed in 2008. However, some programs continue beyond the expiration date because of the way they are written into law. These include crop insurance, the SNAP program, and several others as seen on the left. The Conservation Reserve Program, for example, will remain in effect but new contracts or sign-ups will not be allowed.However, there are several commodity programs, such as direct and countercyclical payments, ACRE, and dairy supports like MILC, that will wind down after September 30. If the previous farm bill is not extended or a new bill is not passed, commodity support programs based on a concept known as “parity” will kick in, which would mean high support prices for many crops but also high costs to the government.Also, September 30 marked the end of baseline funding for 37 programs which were part of the 2008 farm bill. This includes: Beginning Farmer and Rancher DevelopmentHealthy Forests Reserve ProgramBiobased Market ProgramBiorefinery AssistanceRepowering AssistanceBioenergy Program for Advanced BiofuelsBiodiesel Fuel Education ProgramRural Energy for America (REAP)Market Loss Assistance for Asparagus ProducersNational Sheep Industry Improvement CenterSurvey of Foods Purchased by School Food AuthoritiesAssistance for Community Food Projects: Healthy Urban Food Enterprise Development CenterRural Microentrepreneur Assistance ProgramFunding of Pending Rural Development Loan and Grant ApplicationsOrganic Agriculture Research and Extension InitiativesSURE and other disaster programsOutreach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged FarmersValue-Added Agricultural Market Development Program GrantsOutreach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and RanchersWetlands Reserve ProgramGrassland Reserve ProgramVoluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive ProgramSmall Watershed Rehabilitation ProgramDesert Terminal Lakes ProgramMcGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition ProgramLocal and Regional Food Aid Procurement ProjectsPilot projects to evaluate health and nutrition promotion in the supplemental nutrition assistance programStudy on Comparable Access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto RicoWhole Grain Products for school lunches and breakfastsBiomass Research and DevelopmentBiomass Crop Assistance ProgramFarmers’ Market Promotion ProgramNational Clean Plant NetworkNational Organic Certification Cost-SharingOrganic Production and Market Data InitiativesDetermination on Merits of Pigford ClaimsSpecialty Crop Research Initiative
The farm bill expired on September 30, 2012. The date is important, because it marks the end of the effective time frame of the bill passed in 2008. However, some programs continue beyond the expiration date because of the way they are written into law. These include crop insurance, the SNAP program, and several others as seen on the left. The Conservation Reserve Program, for example, will remain in effect but new contracts or sign-ups will not be allowed.However, there are several commodity programs, such as direct and countercyclical payments, ACRE, and dairy supports like MILC, that will wind down after September 30. If the previous farm bill is not extended or a new bill is not passed, commodity support programs based on a concept known as “parity” will kick in, which would mean high support prices for many crops but also high costs to the government.Also, September 30 marked the end of baseline funding for 37 programs which were part of the 2008 farm bill. This includes: Beginning Farmer and Rancher DevelopmentHealthy Forests Reserve ProgramBiobased Market ProgramBiorefinery AssistanceRepowering AssistanceBioenergy Program for Advanced BiofuelsBiodiesel Fuel Education ProgramRural Energy for America (REAP)Market Loss Assistance for Asparagus ProducersNational Sheep Industry Improvement CenterSurvey of Foods Purchased by School Food AuthoritiesAssistance for Community Food Projects: Healthy Urban Food Enterprise Development CenterRural Microentrepreneur Assistance ProgramFunding of Pending Rural Development Loan and Grant ApplicationsOrganic Agriculture Research and Extension InitiativesSURE and other disaster programsOutreach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged FarmersValue-Added Agricultural Market Development Program GrantsOutreach and Technical Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and RanchersWetlands Reserve ProgramGrassland Reserve ProgramVoluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive ProgramSmall Watershed Rehabilitation ProgramDesert Terminal Lakes ProgramMcGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition ProgramLocal and Regional Food Aid Procurement ProjectsPilot projects to evaluate health and nutrition promotion in the supplemental nutrition assistance programStudy on Comparable Access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto RicoWhole Grain Products for school lunches and breakfastsBiomass Research and DevelopmentBiomass Crop Assistance ProgramFarmers’ Market Promotion ProgramNational Clean Plant NetworkNational Organic Certification Cost-SharingOrganic Production and Market Data InitiativesDetermination on Merits of Pigford ClaimsSpecialty Crop Research Initiative
The main reason that the farm bill hasn’t passed is because of Republican leadership in the House of Representatives. It is widely believed that there is a divide among Republicans, as many newly-elected members would very much like to cut as much as possible from all programs, especially nutrition spending, which puts them at odds with those who want to pass a bill that is responsible and can be compromised with the Senate version. It is worth noting that Speaker Boehner has never supported a Farm Bill.Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee, Collin Peterson,said in September that there were enough votes to pass the bill, but Republican leadership didn’t want to have a internal party fight on the floor of the House.Here’s an example of the disagreement of the level of cuts to nutrition:Senate SNAP cuts = $4 billionHouse Ag Committee SNAP cuts = $16 billion“Ryan Budget” SNAP cuts = $134 billion
In terms of spending, the House bill includes much higher cuts than the Senate version. The House bill cuts $35 billion while the Senate bill cuts $23 billion. Of particular note, the House bill cuts $16 billion from nutrition programs while the Senate bill only cuts $4 billion.
There are two versions of the farm bill currently in play. Looking at a comparison of the Senate passed bill and the bill passed out of the House Agriculture Committee, there are several key differences:The Senate bill cuts $23 billion while the House bill cuts $35 billionThe Senate bill Includes farm-level revenue coverage option while the House bill does notThe House bill includes reasonable levels of protection against long-term price collapse and the Senate bill does notThe Senate bill includes roughly $800 million in mandatory funding for energy programs while the House bill zeroes out fundingThe Senate bill tightens payment limits while the House will doesn’t change themNFU would like to see a blend of the Senate and House safety net title
Conservation programs are wildly popular and the demand for the programs continues to grow. They represent an opportunity to continue providing farmers and ranchers with a variety of tools to be good stewards of the environment. Current programs extended in both bills include the Environmental Quality Incentive Program, Conservation Stewardship Program, and the Conservation Reserve Program. The Senate bill includes a sodsaver provision and reattaches conservation compliance to crop insurance. The House bill includes neither.The energy title creates an opportunity for farmers and ranchers to earn an additional revenue stream, creates jobs in rural America and enhances energy security. Both the House and the Senate bills reauthorizes the Energy Title but only the Senate bill provides mandatory funding.
Despite the differences between the two versions of the legislation, there is a good deal of common ground.Direct and countercyclical payments, ACRE, and SURE are eliminated and are replaced by more defensible, need-based programs that help farmers survive difficult times.In both bills, crop insurance becomes the largest part of the farm safety net.Conservation interests reached a general consensus compromise and agreed to a streamlined set of programs. Dairy programs are based on the National Milk Producers Federation’s “Foundation for the Future” and will shift to margin insurance and weak supply management.The no-cost sugar program is extended in both bills.
This chart shows a comparison between the existing target prices for various commodities as well as the House PLC target prices. The Price Loss Coverage safety net option in the House Farm Bill increases target prices to levels that better reflect the realities of today’s market. It also protects against long-term price collapses, as other programs like RLC and ARC are based on average prices, not a fixed figure.The payment rate is also explained, as the program will make up some – but not all – of the difference between actual and target prices. The existing Upland Cotton program is replaced by a stand-alone, cotton-only program called STAX, or Stacked Income Protection Program.