Farm bill sets corn and feed grain supports and milk price floor
The bill fixes a market corn bushel price and similar levels for feed grains, sets minimum fluid milk price supports at 85 percent of parity, and defines target prices for producer payments if market prices fall. It reinstates soybean loans linked to historical corn support levels, around 3.81 dollars per bushel, added by Rep. Bedell at last week’s markup.
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Happenings on the Hill reports juvenile home costs and policy
The piece surveys Toledo Juvenile Home costs about 20000 dollars yearly per inmate and 54 dollars daily at capacity, notes 84 inmates on average with 113 staff, and argues for foster homes. It also covers bills on Fifth Wheel Trailer, farm truck licensing, right to work, motorcycle helmet laws, road funding, and a Rock Island railroad bankruptcy briefing.
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Toledo
A.W.O.L
Senate
Iowa
Algona
Champ Martin
Farm Bill Raises Prices For Wheat And Other Crops
Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell said the House Agriculture Committee favorably reported a bill to raise target prices and loan levels for wheat, feed grains, and cotton. It reestablishes producer loans on soybeans and sets a minimum price support on fluid milk, with floor action planned in about two weeks. The measure aims to cushion grain farmers from price drops and potential surpluses.
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Iowa
Berkley Bedell
House Agriculture Committee
Bedell
Agriculture Committee
America
Legislation Moves Helmet Law Amid Federal Deadline
Krause from the House explains a busy week in which the transportation committee approved a motorcycle helmet bill. Federal mandates under the National Highway Safety Act threaten sanctions against Iowa as of April with a peak on June 30, risking up to 10.5 million dollars in highway funds unless the bill passes.
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Transportation Committee
Boards of Supervisors
Department of Transportation
Iowa
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