Farmers differ on bill, but all want safety net

PESOTUM – Not even farmers agree on the legislation that governs their industry. But as Congress considers revamping the farm bill, many agree that one thing that should remain is help in bad times.

Eric Rund said he's disappointed in the House proposal for a new farm bill because it's more of the same.

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