Max Armstrong offers a look at the challenges ahead for the U.S. House conference committee members that must hammer out the new farm bill. A key point of contention is the mandatory work requirement changes for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Max offers some insight on the work requirement discussion.

Farm Progress America is a daily look at key issues in agriculture. It is produced and presented by Max Armstrong, veteran farm broadcaster and host of This Week in Agribusiness.

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