Food stamps, milk prices on table in farm talks

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

WASHINGTON -- The fight over renewing the nation's farm bill has centered on cuts to the $80 billion-a-year food stamp program. But there could be unintended consequences if no agreement is reached: higher milk prices.

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