What’s happening with the Farm Bill is the subject of more press releases than we can count lately. I don’t focus a lot of time on policy but it’s important to know what’s going on.

This morning U. S. Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Johanns, held a press conference to bring us up to date and explain the Administration’s position on things. You can hear his remarks here if you’d like. They’re only about 15 minutes. usda-farm-bill-press-conf.mp3

Post Update: One of the interesting things Sec. Johanns says is that he and his entire team of advisers will recommend that the President veto the bill proposed by the House Ag Committee if it is adopted in its current form. Sounds like there’s still a lot of work to be done.