Sustainable Bioenergy, Farms, and Forests - October 5, 2012

A weekly look at sustainable bioenergy, farm, and forest policy issues

 

October 5, 2012

 

Without House Action, Many Farm Bill Conservation and Energy Programs Expired September 30

The Congressional authorizations for many of the programs supported by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 came to an end September 30. Congress failed to enact a new farm bill before it recessed for campaigns and the elections, so dozens of programs – including vital conservation and energy programs – have come to a halt and are now hanging in legislative limbo.

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Writer: Ned Stowe

 

 

 

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