Farmers, ranchers, and ag groups across the U.S. are anxious to get a five-year Farm Bill on the books.
The National Farmers Union says the industry has been waiting for some time now and time is running out.
“We’ve been looking for over the summer and into the fall now. More public activity, be it a markup on the same side or House floor action, to move forward with their version of the bill. None of that has happened, yet, though, however, we have heard from the chairs and ranking members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees that they intend to move forward with the bill this year,” said NFU’s Mike Stranz.
The Farm Bill is not the only item lawmakers have to tackle when they return to the Hill. Congress still has to pass spending bills before the year is up. Lawmakers, like Senator Chuck Grassley, are hopeful a five-year bill can get on the books this year, but many believe another extension will be likely.
The debate now matters as much as the policy — market rules and regulatory clarity depend on whether Congress can finish the bill this year.
February 22, 2026 03:00 PM
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Farm Bureau Economist Faith Parum discusses the latest Farm Bill proposal and the path ahead for Congress and U.S. agriculture.
February 19, 2026 01:28 PM
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Lori Stevermer with the National Pork Producers Council reacts to the USDA’s speedline proposal, the new Farm Bill’s fix for California’s Prop-12, and other policy developments impacting the pork industry.
February 18, 2026 12:18 PM
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Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law reviews key highlights from the House Agriculture Committee’s latest farm bill proposal.
February 17, 2026 12:16 PM
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Ag Committee Chairman Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson has referred to the proposal as “Farm Bill 2.0.”
February 13, 2026 10:25 AM
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RFD NEWS correspondent Frank McCaffrey spoke with U.S. Congressmen Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and John Rose (R-TN), who say bipartisan cooperation will be key to getting the Farm Bill to the president’s desk.
February 09, 2026 11:46 AM
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