Farm Bureau Calls House Vote a ‘Victory'

October 8, 2001

Bob Stallman, president, American Farm Bureau Federation, calls the House action Friday to approve a farm bill "a great victory for America's farmers and ranchers. The funding included in this bill will help give rural America a much-needed economic shot in the arm."

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest (R-TX) and ranking member Rep. Charlie Stenholm (D-TX) "are to be commended for their dedication to America's agriculture producers."

Stallman added that throughout the two-year development of this legislation, the committee heard from a broad cross-section of producers. Committee members traveled out into the countryside and invited any and all interested parties to meet them in Washington to help develop a bill that helps all sectors of the industry and the nation. "The process worked. And America will benefit," Stallman said.

"Now our work shifts to the Senate, where we hope Senate leaders quickly approve a farm bill that is as balanced as the House version. America's farmers, ranchers and the rural communities they support need the economic certainty this farm economic stimulus package will provide."