Farm Bill Details Not Likely To Come This Week from the House Ag Committee

House Agriculture Chairman Mike Conaway, R-Texas, will not likely release the draft of the new farm bill this week and may not even do so yet this month, according to contacts. Conaway is still trying to negotiate changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provisions that will garner Democratic support.Conaway said he was upbeat Tuesday after meeting with panel Ranking Member Collin Peterson, D-Minn. But Peterson is opposed to the GOP’s new work requirements for SNAP beneficiaries and his support will be needed to garner Democratic votes.