Farm Bill
Speaker Mike Johnson announced that the House Budget Committee will vote on a military funding resolution that includes a $20 billion aid package for farmers, first reported by RFD-TV in June.
The NCBA says the Senate Farm Bill strengthens key cattle programs but leaves Proposition 12 and year-round E15 unresolved while officials respond to New World screwworm cases.
Temporary aid is often delayed, uncertain, and repeated assistance may also contribute to higher input costs.
Supporters say the legislation would improve labor access while reducing delays for employers and workers.
Senate Agriculture Committee chair John Boozman says there wouldn’t be enough votes to pass the full Farm Bill if the Prop 12 fix were included, as bipartisan support is necessary to advance the legislation.
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew and National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles discuss the Senate Farm Bill, farm safety-net priorities, supplemental aid, year-round E15, support for specialty crops, and federal agricultural policy.
National Pork Producers Council’s Trish Cook joins us to discuss Farm Bill differences between chambers, Prop 12 concerns, and pork industry priorities moving forward.
The American Farm Bureau Federation says higher grocery prices are not translating into a larger share of the food dollar for farmers.
Senator Deb Fischer joins us to discuss Farm Bill priorities, Prop-12, year-round E15 legislation, and support for American agriculture.