Articles tagged under: 2025 Farm Bill

A Two-Step Approach for the Farm Bill

Published May 9, 2025

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman supports a two-step approach to the next farm bill, starting with risk management tools. “I’d really like to get the risk management tools done in reconciliation, set those aside, and then come back and…
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SNAP Cost-Sharing Plan Called a Shell Game

Published May 7, 2025

At a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig criticized Republican proposals to shift Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program costs to states. “What we're hearing about through the great work of all of you in…
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Sombke Sounds Alarm on Market Manipulation

Published March 9, 2025

At the National Farmers Union Convention, South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke shared concerns about trade policies, rising costs, and the uncertainty around the farm bill. He criticized the way markets are being handled, saying it benefits the wealthy…
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Craig: Farm Bill Must Deliver Real Support, Not Just Promises

Published February 12, 2025

At a House Agriculture Committee hearing on Tuesday, Ranking Member Angie Craig highlighted the uncertainty farmers are facing and the urgent need for a new farm bill. "Farmers need a new farm bill to provide some semblance of stability for…
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Hope Remains for Farm Bill and Trade Decisions

Published February 8, 2025

The farm bill was a popular topic at CattleCon. Jason Leiseth, immediate past president, North Dakota Stockmen’s Association, acknowledged the farm policy delays but remained hopeful. "We look forward to the last half of the year to make some progress…
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Policy Progress Ahead

Published February 8, 2025

Strong markets have cattle producers excited. "There is a buzz here at CattleCon that we have not seen in quite some time," said Colin Woodall, CEO, National Cattlemen's Beef Association. He pointed to record cattle prices and hopes for reduced…
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Relief Payments Could Come Quickly

Published January 2, 2025

The American Relief Act of 2025 will provide farmers nationwide with economic assistance to help offset losses from declining crop prices. Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute Director Pat Westhoff says assistance packages like this are rare and farmers should…
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Farm Bill Extension is Likely

Published August 23, 2024

Another farm bill extension seems to become more plausible as time progresses. “We’re at the point in the process where we’re going to be forced to probably extend all the appropriations,” said Jay Truitt, president, Policy Solutions. Truitt expects the…
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