Articles tagged under: farm bill

Grassley Pushes for Farm Bill Additions

Published July 11, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the latest farm bill framework offers positive steps for farmers, but more action is needed. Grassley's priorities include “common sense payment limits” and a focus on out-of-state mandates, referencing California's Proposition 12 and Massachusetts’ Question…
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Peterson Sees Trouble for Farm Bill

Published June 13, 2025

Former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson voiced skepticism about the path forward for the next farm bill, warning that political gridlock could stall the legislation. Speaking at the Midwest Ag Summit in West Fargo, Peterson said disagreements over non-ag…
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Finstad: Budget Bill Boosts Farm Policy

Published May 23, 2025

Minnesota Representative Brad Finstad says the House passage of the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" includes key wins for agriculture. Finstad highlighted provisions that strengthen crop insurance, extend discounted coverage for young farmers, and update reference prices for ARC and PLC…
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Grassley: Reference Price Change a Start

Published May 22, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the proposed reference price changes in the House budget reconciliation bill are a step forward, but may fall short in addressing the inflation experienced since the passage of the 2018 farm bill. While calling the…
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Hoeven Advocates for FSA Staff and Crop Insurance Reforms

Published May 9, 2025

Senator John Hoeven is working to secure vital reforms for North Dakota farmers, focusing on updated farm policies and international trade agreements. Speaking from his office on Capitol Hill, Hoeven emphasized the importance of maintaining front-line staff, particularly in FSA…
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Farmers Want ‘Markets, Not Mailboxes’

Published May 9, 2025

Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad wants Washington to take swift action to address the growing uncertainty in agriculture. Finstad, a farmer himself, emphasized that farmers are not seeking handouts but need stronger markets to support their operations. “Challenges on the market…
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