Statement of NCFC President Chuck Conner on Proposed Supplemental Funding Bill/Continuing Resolution

Reports from the supplemental funding/continuing resolution packaged being negotiated today fails to include critical economic assistance for American farmers facing the one-two punch of low prices and skyrocketing input costs. It would fall far short of what is needed to ensure the survival of thousands of producers across the country. We urge congressional leaders to rethink this approach, negotiate in good faith, and keep their promises to farmers. Without such action, NCFC can not support such a bill and would urge a ‘no’ vote on the measure.”