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Farm Bureau Calls for Farm Bill Action

Published September 9, 2026

The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on Congress to complete work on a new five-year farm bill before the current extension expires September 30.The 2018 Farm Bill has already been extended three times.The House passed its version of a…
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An Uncertain Path Forward

Published August 14, 2026

With the Farm Bill failing to advance out of committee, National Farmers Union Vice President for Advocacy Mike Stranz says lawmakers face major decisions when they return to Washington. Lawmakers could try “to get a farm bill patched together that…
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Three Farm Bill Extensions, Will There be Four?

Published August 5, 2026

AgCountry Farm Credit Services Vice President of Legislative and Public Affairs Andy Martin says lawmakers need to capitalize on the limited legislative calendar to complete a new farm bill. "There's not very many legislative days left before the election, when…
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Senate Reaches Funding Agreement

Published August 4, 2026

Senate leaders have reached a bipartisan agreement on a continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through December 11 and avoid a shutdown. Senate leaders hope to pass the measure before leaving for the August recess, after which it…
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Farm Bill Faces Uncertain Future

Published August 3, 2026

The Senate Agriculture Committee still lacks the bipartisan support needed to advance the farm bill this week. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says she's continuing negotiations to produce legislation that works for both farmers and families, while New Jersey Senator Cory…
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Farm Aid and Year-Round E15 Face More Delays

Published July 29, 2026

Additional farmer assistance and year-round E15 legislation remain on Congress' to-do list, but Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says neither issue is likely to move quickly. Wiesemeyer said House leadership does not expect to address the farm assistance package until after…
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Praise for President Trump

Published July 1, 2026

During President Trump's visit to North Dakota on Tuesday, NDFB Public Policy Director Calvin Benson acknowledged the Administration's respect for agriculture. "The President's made it clear he understands that agriculture is the backbone of the United States and without farmers…
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E15 Would Boost Corn Demand

Published April 27, 2026

A House vote on year-round E15 has been delayed until mid-May. Renewable Fuels Association Director of Government Affairs Jared Mullendore says expanding ethanol blends beyond the current ten percent level could significantly boost demand for corn. “If you can take…
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Farm Bill Uncertainty

Published April 23, 2026

Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers are making progress on the farm bill, but major hurdles remain. “I want to see if the votes are there, not only on the House floor but also in the Senate, where you need…
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Defense Focus Pushes Farm Aid Aside

Published April 15, 2026

As Congress returns from the Easter recess, uncertainty remains about whether farmers will see relief through the budget reconciliation process. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says current discussions do not point to farm aid being included in the package. “Well, I…
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