Articles tagged under: Farm Bill 2.0

Farm Bill Mark Up Complicated by McConnell Absence

Published July 19, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman is facing a predicament in advancing his farm bill proposal. Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, who is a member of the committee, has been hospitalized since mid-June. McConnell plans to return to Capitol Hill, but…

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Farm Bill Hinges on SNAP Compromise

Published July 16, 2026

The clock is ticking for Congress as lawmakers work through a crowded legislative agenda before the August recess. Along with the national security and budget issues, agriculture remains on the list, including Farm Bill 2.0 and additional economic assistance for…

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A Long Way to Go and a Short Time to Get There

Published July 13, 2026

Congress returns to Washington today after a two-week recess. Over the next month, lawmakers will need to move forward on Farm Bill 2.0, a farm assistance package and year-round E-15. Without action, those issues will be punted to the lame…

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Craig Questions Farm Safety Net Funding Approach

Published June 24, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig said farmers need a stronger safety net but criticized how recent farm program investments were financed. "We all know there were many farm bill programs that needed new investment, particularly the farm safety…

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Craig, Thompson Clash Over Senate Farm Bill Draft

Published June 24, 2026

The House passed its version of the farm bill in late April. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson welcomed the discussion draft coming out of the Upper Chamber. Thompson said the country needs a modern farm policy that builds…

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Ag Groups React to Farm Bill Text

Published June 24, 2026

The release of the Senate farm bill text got a quick reaction from the agricultural community. Most of the farm groups praised the latest development and pledged to work with Congress and the Trump Administration to get it across the…

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Senate Farm Bill Draft Released

Published June 24, 2026

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman has released the Agriculture Act of 2026, a discussion draft designed to move the long-delayed farm bill forward. Boozman said an updated farm bill is urgently needed given the changes in agriculture since the…

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A Tight Timeline for the Farm Bill

Published June 23, 2026

Washington, D.C., analyst Jim Wiesemeyer believes it will be a tight fit to complete the farm bill soon. "Both the House and the Senate really don't have that many congressional days left before the November third elections," said Wiesemeyer. Even…

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Hundreds of Farm Bill Amendments Submitted

Published April 23, 2026

Farm Bill 2.0 is expected to reach the House floor in the upcoming week. Nearly 350 amendments were submitted for the Wednesday deadline. Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said an amendment calling for year-round E15 would unlock new options at…

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Long-Awaited Farm Bill Debate on the Horizon

Published April 19, 2026

Floor action on Farm Bill 2.0 could be happening very soon. The House Rules Committee will meet the week of April 27 to consider action on the legislation. Draft amendments to the bill must be submitted by this Wednesday.

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