The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), also known as Farm Bill 2.0, and agricultural groups are reacting to the passage.
Agricultural Retailers Association President and CEO Daren Coppock said, “ARA applauds the House for advancing the Farm Bill, which delivers certainty for farmers, strengthens rural economies, and helps keep food affordable. However, ARA strongly opposes the Luna amendment, which replaces a science-based federal pesticide framework with unpredictable jury-driven outcomes. By weakening EPA-approved label preemption, the amendment exposes the agricultural supply chain to conflicting standards, expanded liability, and higher costs – threatening crop protection access, public health, and food affordability.”
The Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association President Mike Joyner said, “The bill works to address the unique needs of our growers, including provisions to establish a robust emergency assistance framework, strengthen crop insurance and drive advancements in research, mechanization and automation. These measures, and others, will collectively enhance Florida’s fruit and vegetable industry and help ensure growers remain viable despite the tough economic challenges they currently face.”
The bill now goes to the Senate for further consideration.
Audio Reporting by Dale Sandlin for Southeast AgNet.