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The National Pork Producers Council is focusing on the passage of Farm Bill 2.0 to address some of the pork industry’s concerns. We caught up with Todd Marotz with the National Pork Producers Council to learn how the bill would benefit the pork industry. “We’re looking forward to a farm bill to get across the finish line and to make …
Farm Bill 2.0 Gains Momentum as House Vote Nears Agricultural Groups Push for Long-Awaited Legislation As momentum builds in Washington, agricultural leaders across the country are turning their attention to what many are calling “Farm Bill 2.0.” The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the legislation this week, marking a critical step forward after years of delays …
Congress has been working in the House Ag Committee on getting the Farm Bill No. 2. It’s a five-year farm bill legislation that would extend many of the major decisions that were made in the big, beautiful bill passed early. One flashpoint came up during this markup, which involved federal support for solar installations on farmland. The bill would limit U.S. Department of Agriculture funding for solar arrays …
With the signing of the Florida Farm Bill, the agricultural industry is reacting. Jim Spratt, chairman of the Florida Ag Coalition said, “The Florida Ag Coalition membership applauds Commissioner Simpson for championing a strong Florida Farm Bill and thanks Governor DeSantis for signing this important legislation to safeguard family farms, enhance food security through Farmers Feeding Florida and promote the …
The 2026 Florida Farm Bill was signed yesterday by Governor Desantis in a ceremony joined by Florida legislators and agriculturists in Highlands county. The Florida Farm Bill, also known as Senate Bill 290, was sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Danny Alvarez. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson said, “The Free State of Florida just delivered another major win …
The FARM Bill 2.0 which is being passed in Washington has some additional that will help the entire peanut industry. The bill includes important provisions related to international and emergency food assistance programs, long-standing markets for U.S. peanut products. The allocation of $200 million annually will support this emergency food assistance program for the procurement and distribution of ready-to-use therapeutic foods which will provide …
The Food, Farm, and National Security Act of 2026 was officially passed by the Agriculture Committee in Washington this week, 34-17. The bill was supported by Republican members of the committee, along with seven Democrats. That’s good news. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act is commonly referred to as Farm Bill 2.0. It builds upon the traditional Farm Bill provisions included in last …
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is reacting to passage of Farm Bill 2.0 by the House Agriculture Committee. The bill, formally known as the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, was supported by NCBA and other commodity groups and according to NCBA the bill would “finish the Farm Bill process and strengthen provisions that provide certainty to farmers …
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is reacting to the passage of Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026, also known as Farm Bill 2.0 by House Agriculture Committee. The bill was authored by Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson of Pennsylvania. Duane Stateler, NPPC President said, “Pork producers of all shapes and sizes need this regulatory relief and are grateful …
The Florida Legislature has passed the 2026 Florida Farm Bill, sponsored by Senator Keith Truenow and Representative Danny Alvarez. According to the Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association, SB 290, included “preemption of local restrictions on gasoline-powered equipment, the Florida Food Animal Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, Farmers Feeding Florida Program, and consumer protections and agricultural land access.” Florida Commissioner of …
