The 2007 Farm Bill Will Not Be Neutral To Livestock Producers

So you are a pork producer or a cowboy, and just have a passing interest in the 2007 Farm Bill. Maybe you raise poultry, or sheep, or exotic livestock and they are never mentioned in farm programs. Since there are no program payments for livestock production (except milk), you have very little interest in the current debate on Capitol Hill. Buckle your seatbelt for a 180 degree turn. As all 435 Members of the House and 100 Members of the Senate prepare for farm policy debate over the next several months, the Congressional Research Service has been issuing background papers so everyone on Capitol Hill can speak about agriculture without having the audience or the media giggle. The recently released report on animal agriculture(pdf) contains a broad look at some controversial issues that need to be addressed in the 2007 Farm Bill....