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Ag Coalition Urges President Trump to Support Farmers Through Full Farm Bill and Market Expansion A broad coalition of agriculture groups has united to send a powerful message to President Trump, expressing urgent economic concerns and requesting additional support for American farmers. In a letter delivered last week, the coalition acknowledged the positive steps of the One Big Beautiful Bill …
As key agriculture programs approach expiration, tensions are rising in Washington over the next version of the farm bill. With the reconciliation bill having excluded several ag priorities, a 2025 farm bill battle appears inevitable this fall. “Several key agriculture programs that Republicans didn’t get in the reconciliation bill will expire soon. Punchbowl says a farm bill battle is coming …
At last week’s Peanut Convention in Panama City, Congressman GT Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, addressed attendees with updates on the latest farm bill—referred to as “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed in Washington. Thompson outlined several critical provisions tailored to benefit peanut growers and emphasized the collaborative process that helped shape the legislation. Farmers Helped Shape the Bill …
A “Beautiful Bill” Aims to Reshape Agriculture and the Economy In Washington, lawmakers are discussing what’s being called “One Big Beautiful Bill,” a major legislative proposal that promises to boost economic growth and restore fiscal sanity—especially in agriculture. The bill has received vocal support from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who says it includes transformative policies across the board. …
Inside the sprawling legislative package moving through Washington, key elements of the long-awaited Farm Bill have made their way into both House and Senate proposals—a positive development for the agricultural sector. According to Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), the Senate’s version of the bill closely mirrors the House version, which is essential for eventual passage. Provisions include: Jamie …
In a story from the National Association of Farm Broadcasters (NAFB), farmer sentiment in May climbed to its highest level since May of 2021. The Purdue University CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index reached 158, 10 points above April. Behind the sentiment improvement, farmers’ views were much more optimistic about U.S. agricultural export prospects combined with a less negative view …
The Farm Bill is a topic on many agricultural producers minds and we had the opportunity to sit down with US Senator Raphael Warnock and American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall to get their take on the potential farm bill. To listen to the other story in this series, click here. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer …
A few legislative leaders have been listening to farmers and are making it a priority to help because of the current conditions many are facing. Tyron Spearman has more details. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, …
Various representatives of the peanut industry were in Washington D.C. recently campaigning for a new Farm Bill. Tyron Spearman has a look at what was discussed. Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson recently highlighted the Florida Farm Bill, specifically the proposal to protect Florida’s ag producers from environmental, social, and governance lending discrimination. Southeast AgNet’s Dale Sandlin has more information. This protection would be provided when lenders determine whether to provide capital to farms. Commissioner Wilton Simpson said, “ESG lending discrimination is an existential threat to American agriculture. …
