Economist: Farm bill biggest uncertainty in 2024
Progress on a new farm bill is the main issue Washington State University economist Randy Fortenbery says he’ll be watching this year.
Source: bendbulletin.com
Stay updated with breaking news from Thomasb Mick. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Progress on a new farm bill is the main issue Washington State University economist Randy Fortenbery says he’ll be watching this year.
Progress on a new farm bill is the main issue Washington State University economist Randy Fortenbery says he’ll be watching this year.
SEATTLE — Mike Carstensen has seen prices for the wheat he grows on his Lincoln County farm rise from $8.16 in January to $9.26 per bushel, although the price fluctuates. It’s a nice bump, he said, but it’s not enough to make up for the one-third increase in costs from rising gasoline prices over the same period.