Several area farmers have been in a pinch because of this past year's weather and rising costs in the economy.

Now, the five year farm bill will soon be expiring, which could possibly put them in a bigger slump.

Farmers from around the area gathered Thursday morning in Pike County to hear of potential growth from Senator Jeff Sessions.

"We are in the midst of trying to pass a five year farm bill,” Sessions said. “The previous bill is expiring and it worked rather well."