Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack characterized his five-hour testimony before the House Agriculture Committee as a “wasted opportunity”.  The 2023 Farm Bill is mired in controversy in both Chambers of Congress.  Issues in contention include the magnitude of SNAP support and eligibility for the program.  The second conflict concerns farm assistance.  The current Administration wishes to divert support to small-scale farmers at the expense of larger operations that are the most productive contributing to the bulk of grains and oilseeds required for the domestic market and for export. There is also opposition from the right on climate-related expenditure.

What ever happened to compromise and deadlines?