Ryan Budget Would Slash Agriculture Spending $30 Billion

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

On Tuesday, Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan, chairman of the House Budget Committee, released a proposed federal budget for fiscal year 2013.

If enacted, the plan would cut agriculture spending some $30 billion over the next decade and those writing the next farm bill will have to adhere to those limits.

Ryan’s fellow House Republicans said his proposal was strong, necessary medicine for the country’s financial woes.

Read More: Southeast Farm Press

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