Percolating nicely

The produce title to the farm bill is "percolating along nicely," John Keeling of the National Potato Council told me just this morning. Introduction of what are essentially companion bills in the House and Senate is expected next week. He said the House and Senate bills will be substantially the same, with 85% shared components important to the specialty crop industry.

One difference: The Senate wanted to do a little different approach on conservation to work with the Senate Ag chairman. Meanwhile, all-important budget numbers are expected to be released later in March, Keeling noted.