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House Republicans were arguing not long ago that a deal on the debt ceiling could make it easier to pass a farm bill. Instead, many conservatives are angry over the debt agreement and demanding cuts to nutrition assistance and other programs that could delay the development of a new farm bill and even threaten its passage.

California Republicans celebrate Bakersfield's Kevin McCarthy becoming speaker of the House — a rare bright spot for a party in decline.

Republican Ag leaders on Capitol Hill says they'll overhaul the conservation title of the next farm bill IF they win a majority in the next Congress.