Farm bill deal could cut programs

WASHINGTON (AP)--Kansas officials are concerned about a tentative deal on a new farm bill that boosts nutrition programs at the expense of crop subsidies.

Kansas Rep. Jerry Moran says the proposed cuts are not favorable to Kansas farmers who rely on safety net programs.

The compromise being discussed by congressional negotiators would trim about $400 million from direct payments over 10 years. Those are subsidies paid to producers of certain crops regardless of yield.

Wheat growers were hoping to see an increase in direct payments.

An additional $200 million would be cut from the farm disaster program.

Kansas Farm Bureau President Steve Baccus says the deal comes at a tough time for farmers when costs for fuel and fertilizer are soaring.

Lawmakers will hash out details of the compromise April 29.

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