Farmers and agricultural organizations in Missouri met with members of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee to discuss their concerns about the 2023 Farm Bill.
One of the main concerns was drought assistance. Farmers are still dealing with the effects of the recent drought, and they need help to recover.
Another concern was crop insurance. Farmers want to make sure that they have affordable crop insurance to protect themselves against losses due to bad weather.
Dairy farmers also expressed their concerns about the labeling of plant-based dairy alternatives. They believe that these products should not be allowed to use the term "milk" because it is misleading to consumers.
Cattle farmers also raised concerns about the labeling of lab-grown meat. They believe that this product should not be allowed to use the term "meat" because it is not the same as traditional meat.
The committee chair, Glenn "GT" Thompson, dispelled rumors that the SNAP program would be split away from the Farm Bill. He said that he does not support this idea and that he expects the committee to finish Farm Bill's language by the end of the month.
The committee is facing some challenges in securing a floor hearing in the U.S. House of Representatives, but Thompson is confident that they will be able to get the bill passed.
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