During a tough economy the U.S. Government is constantly looking for ways to save, but the president's recent idea to cut farm subsidies may not "grow" tall.

Congressman Bobby Bright- who is also a member of the agriculture committee-, says Washington has a 5 year commitment to growers thanks to the farm bill.

"What we'll have to do is go in there and sit down with the President and discuss with him the effects of what this will have on our farmers not just here but across the country. He will listen. He did last year and I hope he will again this year" said Bright, (D) Montgomery.

Obama proposes severing payments to farmers with annual farm income of over $500,000 the current cutoff is $750,000.

The change would be phased in over three years.

"I don't think that doable because these farmers deal with large, expensive equipment and very expensive budgets to man their farms"

According to the recent budget, the proposal would save $2.2 billion over 10 years.

Local farmers and agriculture experts say this is not an area to cut from.

"The cuts are being applied to increase spending in other areas and that is like robbing Peter to pay Paul- it does not get you anywhere as far as the economy is concerned" said Randy Griggs, Alabama Peanut Producers.

Obama's plan also would reduce the cap on direct payments to farmers from $40,000 to $30,000.

Experts say this could also affect chemical suppliers and processors because if the main part of the agriculture industry suffers it could have a trickle down effect.

The Alabama Farmers Federation also plans to lobby against Obama’s plan.