About this episode

The episode discusses the optimism surrounding the Farm Bill with insights from various political figures and a weather forecast.

House Ag Committee Chair Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania, talks about his optimism for the passing of a Farm Bill ahead of further news from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters' Washington Watch event in D.C. RFD Radio Network Washington Correspondent Matt Kaye covers the divide between Democrats and Republicans as they worked towards a Farm Bill. Illinois Republican Congressman Mike Bost talks further Farm Bill ahead of the process. Meteorologist Paul Otto has a look at the forecast.

People in this episode

Guests: Glenn "GT" Thompson, Matt Kaye, Mike Bost

Topics covered

• Farm Bill
• Agriculture
• Political Divide
• Weather Forecast
• Legislation

Keywords

• Farm Bill
• Glenn Thompson
• Matt Kaye
• Mike Bost
• Agriculture
• Weather Forecast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Association of Farm Broadcasters

Places: Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C.

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