Congress will return to Washington on Tuesday, where they will consider the Farm Act. With no Farm Bill on the books, it was introduced to give farmers financial help.
Cotton growers say farmers need the support.
“And so we want to provide kind of a three-legged stool to bridge some of this gap moving forward from financial assistance to help mend the ag community, so we can continue to be helpful in developing food and fiber in the near term to come, and not have attrition if we do not see any of these avenues move forward. We see one stool that is lagging, and we will see attrition in the industry, be it producers or infrastructure at that most and that’s that’s unacceptable at this point,” said Kody Bessent.
The Farm Act could cost as much as $21 billion, which some analysts say will be a tough sell. Some lawmakers say the hefty price tag could complicate Farm Bill talks, which are still in progress.
Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas discusses the Harvest Fuel Relief program, producers’ financial pressures, and next steps for farm legislation.
October 22, 2026 01:00 PM
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Both versions would set a minimum for program funds used to buy American commodities.
October 21, 2026 04:00 PM
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The National Corn Growers Association is urging action on E15 and the Farm Bill as larger corn supplies weigh on prices and harvest trails the five-year average.
October 14, 2026 12:30 PM
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NCBA’s Ethan Lane says the labeling policy would increase expenses for producers without driving demand.
October 12, 2026 01:01 PM
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Ohio’s 90-day fuel-tax suspension provides temporary relief as farmers work through harvest, but Brad Bales with the Ohio Farm Bureau says longer-term solutions are needed to address higher production costs.
October 05, 2026 02:27 PM
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Kansas farmers are facing harvest delays after heavy rain followed a summer of drought and extreme heat, while lower yields and higher diesel costs add pressure.
October 02, 2026 02:00 PM
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