WASHINGTON, D.C. (RFD News) — The American Farm Bureau Federation is renewing calls for Congress to pass a new five-year Farm Bill.
Sen. Joni Ernst told RFD News last week that the legislation likely will not see a full Senate vote before the midterm elections.
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall pointed to how long it has been since Congress passed a full five-year farm bill.
“While some farm programs were updated last summer, it’s been almost a decade since Congress last passed a full Farm Bill. Farmers can’t afford any more delays. In the past 10 years, more than 200,000 farms have gone out of business. They faced a pandemic, global unrest, rising expenses and falling prices paid for the food they grow.”
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Boozman has been in contact with his counterpart on the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. GT Thompson. Boozman says the two are prepared to work out any differences in the weeks ahead.
Duvall says a modernized Farm Bill will be crucial for farmers dealing with a number of challenges.
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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Producers are watching Congress as weaker demand puts pressure on the pork sector.
October 01, 2026 01:55 PM
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Nebraska Farm Bureau President Mark McHargue says heavy rain is delaying harvest, while high fuel and input costs squeeze margins. Cattle producers are watching developments on the Farm Bill and beef import policy.
October 01, 2026 12:04 PM
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Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor says permanent year-round E15 could create a larger domestic market for U.S. corn as the Farm Bill moves toward a Senate vote.
September 30, 2026 02:00 PM
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