U.S. Farm Bill
Sen. John Hoeven says the committee expects to have the votes needed to move the legislation forward.
For agricultural producers, finding workers is only part of the challenge. The cost of hiring has also become a growing concern.
The Senate also advanced temporary government funding through Dec. 11.
Supporters say mandatory country-of-origin labeling would improve transparency, while analysts say the proposal still faces hurdles.
The setback leaves the 2018 Farm Bill operating under its third consecutive extension. That authorization expires September 30.
The Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to advance the bill means negotiations will continue as lawmakers look for a path forward before the end of the year.
Sen. Roger Marshall says Democrats rejected legislation over SNAP provisions despite bipartisan farm priorities.
Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas discussed the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Farm Bill markup on Thursday and the key issues shaping negotiations.
Committee approval of the Farm Bill text must be followed by Senate passage, negotiations with the House, and another vote in both chambers.
Projected Commodity Credit Corporation requirements exceed the cap by about $3 billion annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2029.
RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper discusses year-round E15 legislation in the Farm Bill, the upcoming Senate Agriculture Committee markup, and developments in Renewable Fuel Standard exemptions.
Lewis Williamson with HTS Commodities discusses current crop conditions, harvest progress, market trends, and the outlook for E15 fuel.
Lawmakers are expected to debate E15, SNAP, commodity programs, and other provisions during Thursday’s scheduled committee markup.
RealAg Radio’s Shaun Haney discusses USDA’s updated “Product of USA” labeling standard, the renewed debate over mandatory M-COOL, and what voluntary labeling could mean for U.S. cattle producers.
American Sugar Alliance members discuss their annual symposium this week in Colorado, trade concerns, Farm Bill priorities, and conditions on their farming operations.
Without final passage and the president’s signature before this Congress ends, lawmakers would begin again with new legislation in January.