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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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Young Farmers Seek More From Farm Bill

Published August 14, 2026

Young farmers see some wins in the Senate Agriculture Committee’s latest Farm Bill, but say more work is needed. The National Young Farmers Coalition highlighted provisions creating an Office of Small Farms, supporting peer to peer farmer education and establishing…
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Farm Bill Ready for Action After August Recess

Published August 11, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says the Senate Agriculture Committee has a farm bill ready to advance when lawmakers return from the August recess. Negotiations continue over changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but Hoeven believes the proposal balances…
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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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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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Specialty Crop Growers Seek Relief Package

Published July 25, 2026

From the organization's summer conference in Detroit, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles said lawmakers are focused on additional aid, the farm bill and trade issues like the upcoming USMCA review. Quarles said funding must be delivered through USDA programs…
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Senate Farm Bill Work Continues

Published July 14, 2026

Congress is back in session, and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman is reviewing feedback on his proposed farm bill. Boozman says Senate Majority Leader John Thune remains committed to bringing the legislation to the Senate floor after lawmakers have…
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The Farm Bill Outlook Has Improved

Published July 3, 2026

Congress is in recess until July 13, leaving the Senate with just four weeks before the August recess to advance a farm bill. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar believes the outlook has improved. "Senator (John) Boozman (Agriculture Committee…
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