On the recordFebruary 27, 2017
The current formula is failing because of changes that were made during the deliberations in the 2014 Farm Bill.
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congress.govThe current formula is failing because of changes that were made during the deliberations in the 2014 Farm Bill.
Conaway points out flaws in the dairy program's formula due to past legislative changes.
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