Morning News: What The Farm Bill Overhaul Could Mean For Idaho, Hiring Likely To Remain Sluggish

Farm Bill Overhaul Could Mean Shift from Subsidies to Insurance – “In a Thursday phone interview, Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo called the change “a very new direction” for the United States’ agriculture industry. Instead of relying on subsidies for a safety net, the government will pitch in for insurance premiums to encourage farmers to buy coverage. “It eliminates the direct payments and moves to … a more robust system of crop insurance,”Crapo said.” Times-News

Republicans want food stamps cut in big farm bill – “The 1,000-page “farm bill” being debated in the Senate is somewhat of a misnomer. Four of every five dollars in it — roughly $80 billion a year — goes for grocery bills for one of every seven Americans through food stamps.” Associated Press

US employers post fewest job openings in 5 months – “Employers in April posted the fewest job openings in five months, suggesting hiring will remain sluggish in the months ahead. The Labor Department says job openings fell to a seasonally adjusted 3.4 million in April, down from 3.7 million in March. The March figure was the highest in nearly four years.” Associated Press