Farm Bill Uncertainties Remain, but Conservation Title Expected to Remain Strong

Randall Weiseman August 24, 2012 Alabama, Beef, Cattle, Corn, Cotton, Dairy, Field Crops, Florida, Forestry, General, Livestock, Peanuts, Poultry, Soybeans, Specialty Crops, USDA-NRCS, Vegetables

As doubts and concerns regarding the completion of a Farm Bill before the September 30th deadline continue, NRCS Regional Conservationist Leonard Jordan says when it does happen, he feels confident that the conservation title will remain strong.

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