Farm Bill Uncertainty
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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Peterson Calls for 10-Year Farm Bill
Speaking during the Minnesota Corn Growers Association Shop Talks in northwest Minnesota, former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said reliance on short-term payments has replaced the stability farmers once had under multi-year legislation. “You can't plan anything, bankers can't…
Boozman: Ag Economy Facing ‘Generational Crisis’
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says significant progress has been made on the next farm bill, but key policy issues remain. “We were able to pass about 85 percent of the farm bill in reconciliation last year, and we…
Farm Bill Work Paused as Congress Faces Competing Priorities
James Callan Associates President Jim Callan says work is still being done on the House farm bill proposal, but it’s on the back burner for now. "There are other major issues that the Congress is facing, not the least of…
SNAP Reforms in OBBB Expected to Deliver GOP Farm Bill Votes
The House is expected to vote on the new farm bill shortly after Easter. The conservative wing of the Republican Party has not always supported farm bills. North Dakota Representative Julie Fedorchak anticipates a different outcome this time. "A lot…
Hoeven Pushes For More Farm Aid
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says progress is being made on key ag priorities, but more work is needed to support farmers through ongoing challenges. Hoeven welcomed the EPA’s move to allow summer E-15 sales but emphasized the need for…
Cramer Optimistic on Farm Policy
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says year-round E-15 and expanded trade opportunities remain top priorities for farmers as they navigate rising costs and market uncertainty. Cramer says a consistent ethanol policy is critical to encourage investment across the fuel supply…
Grassley: Farmers Hurting Without New Farm Bill
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says farmers are under increasing financial stress as lower commodity prices and rising input costs continue to tighten margins. Speaking during National Ag Week, Grassley said the current ag economy highlights the need for immediate action…
Smith Pushes for Farm Bill, Year-Round E15
Timely passage of the farm bill and year-round E15 are on the wish list for Minnesota Senator Tina Smith. E15 may need to be addressed in Ways and Means or the energy committee rather than the agriculture committee. Smith says…
Ag Committee Approves Skinny Farm Bill
Farm Bill 2.0 has passed the House Agriculture Committee with a 34-17 vote. Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson described the farm bill process as “a slog,” but that’s how legislation should work. "We built this bill in a way that is…
