The emergency aid package for farmers is getting bogged down in Congressaccording to Congressman Tom Latham. It will be at least next week before a special Congressional committee isassembled to review the aid package and strike a deal with negotiators fromthe Senate. Latham says in addition to other ag issues, the fight is overthe budget.On another ag-related issue, Latham says he plans to push for legislationwhich would ban meatpacker ownership of livestock.Latham’s family owns a seed business in Alexander.
