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Good news from Washington. The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee. The legislation complements the earlier, called the Farm, Food, and National Security Act and the Big Beautiful Bill which had passed earlier, which included most of the support for crops. Now what’s in this 2.0 that’s waiting to …
The Farm Bill 2.0 has passed out of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Senator John Boozman posted on X saying, “Farm country is hurting and needs results now. Advancing this bill out of committee is a critical step toward getting a fully updated Farm Bill signed into law. While this is clearly welcomed progress, we need more of our colleagues’ votes …
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is welcoming movement on the Senate’s Farm Bill, saying the legislation brings agriculture one step closer to the certainty of a five-year Farm Bill reauthorization. Following action by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, pork producers are now urging lawmakers to address one of the industry’s top priorities, preventing what they …
The U.S. dairy industry is joining forces to oppose federal legislation it says could unfairly target nutritious dairy products. The Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act of 2026 would create a broad definition of, “ultra-processed foods” and require warning labels on products that fall under that category. Dairy organizations argue the proposal could place warning labels on foods such as whole milk, …
A New Era of Agricultural Education More than a century ago, the United States took a major step toward connecting agricultural research with the farmers who needed it most. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Cooperative Extension System, creating a formal partnership among the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land-grant universities and local communities. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture …
Well, what happened to Farm Bill Number 2, 2.0 as it’s referred to? It’s the Agricultural Act of 2026, but the Senate Ag Committee adjourned for a break and did not pass it. The vote was 10 to 11, and the committee failed in getting that approved. Senator John Boozman of Arkansas, the chairman of the committee, said, “I’m deeply …
From trade and the Farm Bill to labor and food safety, several major policy issues facing specialty crop growers could see important developments in Washington over the coming months. Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association President Mike Joyner joined AgNet Media for an in-depth conversation about those issues and what they could mean for growers in Florida and across the nation’s …
What happened to the Farm Bill? Congress adjourned and are taking a recess, and we’ll be back in mid-September, but Farm Bill 2.0 was not finished. The proposed legislation, commonly known as Farm Bill 2.0, builds upon the historic ag investments that were included in the One Big Beautiful Bill earlier this year. They’re going to further strengthen key farm …
Back in July, the One Big Beautiful Bill was passed and signed into law following votes of approval of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. The primary purpose of a budget reconciliation bill is to fast-track legislation required for federal funding, revenue, and debt limit for the year. The final bill on that included the policy priorities …
After the farm bill failed to move forward, several agriculture industry representatives voiced their disappointment. One in particular is Rob Brenneman, the National Pork Producers Council’s president. In a statement released after the session, Brenneman said, “When Congress passes a new farm bill, it must include the ask of America’s 60,000-plus pork producers to finally stop the threat of a …
