This is the question that needs to be answered before the U.S. Congress passes the next Farm Bill, according Dr. Barry Flinchbaugh. He’s the professor emeritus of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State Univ. and a long-time advisor on ag policy to politicians of both parties. If you ever have the chance to hear him speak, he’s worth a listen. He’s humorous but intense in expressing his views on just about everything ag.

Government programs including food stamps and school lunches may need to be cut further as lawmakers attempt to rein in spending and trim the federal deficit, U.S. Representative Mike Conaway said.