Time is running out, but Boozman says passing emergency relief for farmers a priority

While it’s unclear how Congress will push through the Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act, it’s likely going to be via the Continuing Resolution. Depending on how payments are calculated, farmers could receive $101 per acre for corn, $53 for soybeans and $73 for wheat.

It’s a dire situation in farm country, according to Sen. John Boozman (RArk.), ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee. Ju…