Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, Glenn Thompson (R-Pennsylvania), released the text of the farm bill on Friday. Markup is scheduled for next week. Some key highlights are shown below.  Commodities:

Directs reporting on dairy production expenses to ensure that producer costs are accurately reflected in the data. Creates a standing block grant authority for future disaster payments. Includes propane that is primarily used for agricultural production in the storage facility loan program. Ensures producers can repay their marketing loans during a government shutdown. Expands and strengthens support for producers of trees, vines, and shrubs. Directs the Secretary to establish a standing framework for providing support for speci...