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Coloradans Hold Breath Watching Washington Wrangle Over Farm Bill

The titanic piece of legislation known simply as "the farm bill" is being debated again in Washington. The legislation is critical for Colorado, where agriculture contributes $40.7 billion annually to the state economy, making it the second-largest revenue-generating industry after tourism.

Sen. Grassley to propose cap on farm subsidies

U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is once again looking to close what he believes are loopholes that have allowed a small portion of farm operations to exploit farm payments.
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