Farm Bill

Crawford on budget bills, sequester, Farm Bill

MSMITH — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:50:27 +0000

U.S. Representative Rick Crawford, who represents Arkansas' First Congressional District, discussed the opposing budget bills, the impact of sequestration, and progress on the Farm Bill, in his monthly visit with KASU. Click on the "Listen" link to hear the entire interview...

Crawford discusses "fiscal cliff," Farm Bill, school nutrition and more on KASU

MSMITH — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:03:35 +0000

U.S. Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR) talked about the "fiscal cliff" debate, what may happen with the Farm Bill, problems with the school nutrition program, and more in an interview with KASU. Click on the "Listen" link to hear the entire interview.

Boozman talks world, farm, and veteran issues on KASU

MSMITH — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 13:47:46 +0000

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) discussed global unrest, the need for a new Farm Bill, and his point of view on the veteran's jobs bill, in this month's interview with KASU.

Crawford on rice, the Farm Bill, and more

MSMITH — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 15:26:27 +0000

In an interview with KASU, U.S. Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR) discussed the safety of rice products and the need for a new Farm Bill. He also addressed the rejection of a veteran's jobs bill in the Senate, and talked about his campaign for re-election. Click on the link for the entire interview.

Congressman Rick Crawford talks about a Farm Bill

Johnathan Reaves — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:53:18 +0000

US Congressman Rick Crawford says quick work in needed on a farm bill. Crawford spoke to a crowd at Arkansas State University's and the University of Arkansas' 2012 Cotton Field Day at the Judd Hill Cooperative Research Station near Trumann. Crawford says an extension is likely, since a farm bill is due September 30th. KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.

Emerson says drought is worst in decades

MSMITH — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:48:33 +0000

U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) says the ongoing drought conditions are catastrophic for many farmers, and Congress will likely pass a one-year extension of the current Farm Bill, with emergency assistance attached. The congresswoman discussed this issue and more in her monthly talk with KASU....

Boozman talks Farm Bill, health care, tax cuts on KASU

MSMITH — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:48:44 +0000

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) discussed the latest developments on the Farm Bill, the health care issue, and taxes, in his monthly visit with KASU....

Boozman talks Farm Bill, health care, immigration and more on KASU

MSMITH — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:37:07 +0000

U.S. Senator John Boozman discussed the prospects for a new Farm Bill this year, the impending decision by the Supreme Court on the health care law, the recent Supreme Court decision on immigration, and more in this month's visit with KASU. Some of our radio listeners may have missed part of the interview due to a technical problem. We apologize, and offer the entire interview here....

Emerson talks Farm Bill, health care on KASU

MSMITH — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:45:06 +0000

U.S. Representative Jo Ann Emerson (R-MO) discussed the impending Supreme Court decision on health care in her monthly interview on KASU. But first, she discussed the new Farm Bill working its way through Congress. Emerson says the Senate version of the bill is not fair to many Southern farmers....

Pryor talks Farm Bill, clean air, health care on KASU

MSMITH — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:45:35 +0000

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) discussed recent votes on the Farm Bill and clean air regulations, and the impending Supreme Court decision on the health care law, in this month's KASU interview. Click the "Listen" link to hear the interview.