According to the Commission, such a plan can only be executed during the next Farm Bill, in 2012.
Republic Representative on the Commission, Frank Lucas, says the proposal that could save US$10 billion was "ill-conceived" and "ridiculous".
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
News
Obama not allowed to cut farm subsidies
//18 Mar 2009 US President Obama's proposal to cut farm subsidies has been rejected by the US House of Representatives Agriculture Commission. Obama planned to cut down the subsidies for farmers with an annual turn over of more than US$500,000.
1.
these protectionist processes by the Ag commission need to change, ag farmers are not poor, they are multi millionaires and the US needs to have a fresh look at what they are doing wrong, the subsidy system is wrong and needs to be changed.
kundan at 18-03-2009 18:18
More News
- 02 SepDRC poultry project to live up to expectations
- 02 SepPoultry nutritionists flock to CRC Net Energy Workshop
- 02 SepUS senators call for Russia poultry exports
- 02 SepVilsack makes statement on rural economy strength
- 01 SepPoultry, fish and nuts may lower chance for heart disease
- 01 SepH5N1 virus may persist on feathers fallen from domestic ducks
- 01 SepDorada Poultry opening plant in Ponca City
- 01 SepEnriching the range to reduce feather pecking
- 31 AugVictam pavilion at new livestock show in Ukraine
- 31 AugGrowth for Thai livestock firms
- 31 AugGroup tells Russia US poultry safe from salmonella
- 31 AugPoultry waste to power energy plant
- 31 AugLargest layer hatchery in Italy visits Hy-Line UK International
- 30 AugFakeeh backs food security strategy
- 30 AugIowa Poultry Association releases statement on the recall of eggs
.jpg)
Comments (1)