Congressman Finstad Says House Farm Aid Plan Would Help Minnesota Growers

(MNN)-Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad says a House budget proposal includes $10 billion in economic aid for row crop farmers. Finstad says the assistance would be distributed through a bridge payment program similar to last year’s. He says farmers continue to face rising input costs while commodity prices remain weak. The House Budget Committee is expected to consider the legislation this week. Some Republicans say the broader reconciliation package could include $20 billion in farm aid and $70 billion for defense