ARC-PLC Cuts Up in the Air

Ag Secretary Calls on Congress to Drop Budget Sequester Cuts

Chris Clayton
By  Chris Clayton , DTN Ag Policy Editor
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack criticized arbitrary cuts in farm programs, but is obligated to impose automatic sequestration ordered by the Budget Control Act of 2011. (DTN file photo by Chris Clayton)
USDA is still working to determine exactly what percentage of cuts farmers could face because of federal budget sequestration. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack acknowledged the details are confusing, but noted the cuts would happen without congressional...

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