AgriTalk started the week off with a bang today, talking with Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson, who is not at all happy with the new Farm Bill. Last week Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas introduced the new Farm Bill and stated and he didn’t care how he got the votes to pass he just wants it done, and after hearing from Rep. Peterson that may prove a bit difficult. In his interview with AgriTalk Host Chip Flory Peterson says “you can’t fix a bad bill” and will simply vote no and not even try to introduce any amendments.

<p>AgriTalk started the week off with a bang today, talking with Minnesota Rep. Collin Peterson, who is not at all happy with the new Farm Bill. Last week Rep. Mike Conaway of Texas introduced the new Farm Bill and stated and he didn&rsquo;t care how he got the votes to pass he just wants it done, and after hearing from Rep. Peterson that may prove a bit difficult. In his interview with AgriTalk Host Chip Flory Peterson says &ldquo;you can&rsquo;t fix a bad bill&rdquo; and will simply vote no and not even try to introduce any amendments.</p>

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