The Senate Agriculture Committee will consider a freshly revised farm bill this week with big potential impacts for corn biofuel demand and state budgets. “I remain committed to getting the farm bill and E15 to the president’s desk to secure these critical wins for South Dakota’s farmers and ranchers.” The committee plans to hold a markup of the farm bill plan on Thursday. Federal funding vs. the clockAlong with working to advance a farm bill, Senate leaders this week will seek to fully pass a stopgap funding measure, or continuing resolution (CR), to avert a government shutdown. 9:30 a.m. – The Senate Agriculture Committee holds a markup of a proposed farm bill, 318 Russell.