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Austin Scott: As we look at this farm bill we know that farmers' net income is down 50 percent, and that's the backdrop that we're…

On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
As we look at this farm bill we know that farmers' net income is down 50 percent, and that's the backdrop that we're going to consider as we write the next farm bill.
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Austin Scott
Republican · Georgia

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Scott emphasizes the economic challenges facing farmers while discussing the upcoming farm bill.

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