(NAFB.com) – U.S. agriculture organizations reacted to the House of Representatives passing its reconciliation bill. “Farm Bureau applauds the legislation, which modernizes farm bill programs and extends and improves critical tax provisions that benefit farmers and ranchers,” said AFBF President Zippy Duvall. “Updated reference prices will also create some certainty for farmers struggling through tough economic times.” National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Buck Wehrbein says, “Cattle farmers and ranchers received needed support from Congress’s investing in cattle health, strengthening our resources against foreign animal disease, and supporting producers recovering from disasters and depredation.” Growth Energy says it’s grateful to champions on Capitol Hill who’ve worked hard to preserve and extend rural priorities like the 45Z clean fuel production tax credit. “The budget reconciliation package gives farmers and ethanol producers the freedom and flexibility to deliver for the American people,” says CEO Emily Skor. “It’s good for our rural communities and producers.”
