US Senate passes $256 billion Farm Bill; includes cellulosic ethanol, other biofuels tax credits for farmers

The US Senate passed the $256 billion Farm Bill by a vote of 79-14. The bill includes tax credits for farmers involved in cellulosic ethanol or other biofuels production.

The bill moves to a conference with the House to resolve differences between the Bill passed in the Senate, and the version passed by the House in July. The final bill is expected to move to the White House in January.

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