U.S. agricultural groups reacted to the release of Senate Ag Committee Chair John Boozman’s farm bill proposal. National Milk Producers Federation CEO Gregg Doud applauded the bill authorizing mandatory cost and yield surveys to ensure future changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders reflect the most current market conditions. “Dairy farmers look forward to working with Senators to get this legislation passed and into conference with the House,” Doud said. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said a few important priorities were left out, including more economic aid for farmers, protecting interstate commerce from a patchwork of state laws, and approving the sale of year-round E15 fuel. The National Farmers Union applauded the release but also said it could go further. “We need a true safety net that moves away from ad hoc assistance, keeps pace with rising production costs, and delivers real stability in the marketplace,” said NFU President Rob Larew.
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