Delegates Leave Budget Cut Decisions for Farm Bureau Board of Directors

Despite anticipated belt-tightening by the federal government and cuts in the next Farm Bill, delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation were unable to offer suggestions to lawmakers on where to trim agricultural spending. The federation closed it annual convention this week leaving the decision for its board of directors. "We have a responsibility, even an obligation, as an organization with great political and policy influence, to weigh in and help find solutions to these problems facing our nation," said Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman. (Associated Press) Read more.