I'm a happy man

That's how Sen. Tom Harkin introduced the final farm bill conference report today, saying he is glad the long road to completion is over. Harkin said the bill is good both for the small town in Iowa and New York City.

Harkin confirmed that $1 billion has been designated for the fruit and vegetable snack program over the next 10 years, ultimately serving virtually all of the nation's neediest students.

A new title in the farm bill for specialty crops, and $1 billion for specialty crops over 10 years, Harkin says.

"This is a bill that should pass by large margins in both Houses. It is a bill that goes more than halfway (with White House concerns) and it is a bill I hope the President will sign."


TK: Here is a link to farm bill page of the Senate Agriculture Committee.