Congress Inches Closer on New Farm Bill

Framework for Conservation Title agreed upon, details expected early next week

Washington, D.C. – May 2, 2008 – Late last night, congressional leaders reached a framework agreement on the 2008 Farm Bill's Conservation Title.
Lawmakers are still ironing out other titles to complete the new Farm Bill.
Full conservation program specifics will not be publicly released until early next week, but the new Farm Bill appears to be moving forward with the possibility of floor votes in both the Senate and House next week.

"The framework for the Farm Bill's Conservation Title as agreed upon does contain a strong array of programs and new policies. I'm excited to report that major conservation priorities have been addressed," said Dave Nomsen, Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's Vice President of Government Affairs, "This framework appears to include $4 billion in new conservation spending.
The action taken last night by Senate and House Farm Bill conferees represents significant movement toward a final Farm Bill soon. Wildlife and hunters have patiently waited and they both look to be rewarded in new conservation opportunities in the next several weeks."

Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are non-profit conservation organizations dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant, quail, and other wildlife populations in North America through habitat improvement, land management, public awareness, and education. PF/QF has more than 127,000 members in 700 local chapters across the continent.