U.S. Farm Bill
ASA President Scott Metzger says soybean growers remain focused on trade, the Farm Bill, renewable fuels, and market stability as Congress weighs additional assistance for farmers and export opportunities.
Farm Bureau members met with congressional leaders, USDA officials and White House staff to discuss issues affecting agriculture.
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.
The proposal would shift Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole from the State Department to USDA.
Thompson says he remains confident the Senate can advance the bipartisan farm bill before time runs out.
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.
USDA says states with higher SNAP payment error rates could face new financial responsibility under recently approved reforms.
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.
Senator Deb Fischer joins us to discuss Farm Bill priorities, Prop-12, year-round E15 legislation, and support for American agriculture.
For farmers and ranchers, the biggest near-term pieces are in the safety net.
The Senate Farm Bill is expected to include several Grassley proposals as cattle groups press for additional reforms.
Analysts see fuel costs easing as lawmakers continue pushing for year-round E15 access. Nebraska Farm Bureau and National Farmers Union urge action as Senate leaders prepare to release new Farm Bill text.
Nebraska Farm Bureau’s Jordan Dux joins us to discuss Farm Bill priorities, E15 policy, livestock industry concerns, and efforts to ensure agricultural voices are represented in federal policymaking.
Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman says Farm Bill text could be released within weeks, with a committee markup targeted for later this summer.