Low commodity prices are leading many producers to look for help from federal programs.
South Dakota Senator John Thune says the safety net could get stretched……

Thune says some levels of payments will be slowing into next year…..

There have been some suggestions that Congress reopen the Farm Bill and reinforce the safety net. Thune says they have to be careful with that option….

Thune says it looks like the low cycle on prices will last well into next year.