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The farm bill has been extended for one year as part of legislation to reopen the federal government.

The extension reauthorizes key initiatives like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program.

Some policy experts express concern that a series of extensions, rather than a new five-year bill, could jeopardize the future of long-standing USDA programs.

The farm bill has been extended for another year as part of legislation re-opening the federal government.

Responses from agricultural groups and policy experts have ranged from applause to subdued relief. With three years of extensions rather than a new five-year policy, some are concerned about the future of the farm bill and long-standing USDA programs.

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