The Farm Bill Debate

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The Farm Bill Debate

The Senate began debate Monday on a Farm Bill that continues a system of subsidies at a time of unprecedented farm income and crop prices. A House version passed last summer, but the Administration has already threatened to veto the bill...

The Senate began debate Monday on a Farm Bill that continues a system of subsidies at a time of unprecedented farm income and crop prices. A House version passed last summer, but the Administration has already threatened to veto the bill. An update on the politics of agriculture.

Guests

Dan Morgan

special correspondent, Washington Post and
fellow, German Marshal Fund of the United States

Ken Cook

president, Environmental Working Group

Tom Buis

president, National Farmers Union

Ron Kind

Democrat,Wisconsin. 3rd District

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