Conner in KC

Acting Secretary of Agriculture Chuck Conner is in Kansas City today, and several Vance editors including yours truly had a chance to visit with him prior to his speech before the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. Conner continues to state Administration objections to the farm bill, and says President Bush wants a farm bill he can sign. Besides the farm bill, questions to Conner about food safety, the pending citrus rule, the WIC food package rule and the status of free trade talks. Developing for The Packer....