North Dakota Farmer Weighs in as Farm Bill Debate Kicks Off

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(By Mike Moen. Prairie News Service) – A congressional committee kicks off debate on a sprawling federal policy covering many facets of farming and North Dakota producers are tuned in to hear the latest Farm Bill developments.

House Republicans this month unveiled a draft of the bill which funds and updates rules for different ag programs over a five-year period.

Shelly Ziesch, a farmer and rancher from Kidder County, welcomed the idea of a longer-term Farm Bill after several short-term extensions and key support tucked into other laws. She hopes for additional moves to strengthen the farm safety net, noting independent producers work tirelessly to reach customers.

Ziesch stressed if disaster strikes or prices drastically tumble, they need backup assistance.