The American Farm Bureau Federation voted Jan. 11 to support federal farm policy that includes strong safety net components, but no direct subsidy payments. In amending the organization’s long-time policy backing the $5 billion subsidy program, the Farm Bureau’s voting delegates adopted a resolution that reflects declining support for direct payments in the Obama administration and in Congress as the House and Senate ag committees begin deliberations on the 2012 Farm Bill.
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