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May 23, 2013
The Senate wrapped up the first portion of its debate on amendments to the 2013 Farm Bill today. Senators filed more than 200 amendments to alter certain aspects of the legislation before it comes to a final vote. There are some of these amendments that soybean farmers support and some that they oppose. ASA compiled a list of the amendments currently filed in the Senate that the association supports and opposes.
ASA reminds members that in order to see a farm bill signed into law that represents the interests of soybean farmers, we must ensure that amendments to scale back programs like crop insurance, place unscientific regulations on biotech crops, hamper trade or restrict the growth of biodiesel are opposed.
ASA encourages farmers to visit the Soy Action Center to send ASA’s position on these amendments to their Senators.
