Farm Bill Talks Stall as Parties Clash Over Climate and Spending

Senate farm bill negotiations unraveling as GOP and Dems spar over climate change and other issues, threatening passage by year end deadline when programs expire.
Behind closed doors, some suggesting 1-2 year punt may be necessary as GOP demands more farm program funding and House paralyzed.
Dems under pressure from left to protect $20B for climate programs from IRA; GOP wants restrictions removed.
Time running out to pass by end of year, failure would force long extension and punt into next Congress.
Stabenow trying to tamp down tensions and manage expectations on funding, but some Dems also pushing for more commodity program money.

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