Congress Approves Five-Year FARM BILL

FARM BILL: Part 1 – Specialty Crops

After years of debate, Congress has approved a new five-year Farm Bill and sent it to President Obama. The President has said he will sign it tomorrow.

Thanks to our friends at the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association for the attached summary of policy highlights from the bill. 2014 Farm Bill Summary final 2 4 14

The Dean Mead Agribusiness Industry team will continue to review the effects of the bill on Florida agribusiness and issue e-alerts as appropriate. If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Corrick, shareholder in the Fort Pierce office at dcorrick@deanmead.com.