With elections looming, the Congressional calendar is tight. Right now, Congress is locked in a funding battle. Emily Buckman, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the deadline is quickly approaching.
Read MoreMore than 300 ag groups are calling on Congress to pass a Farm Bill before year’s end, underscoring the need for a stronger safety net as farmers cope with a number of market hurdles.
Kenny Hartman with the National Corn Growers Association spoke with RFD-TV’s own Tammi Arender on the need for an updated bill, if an extension will pass by the end of the year, and the importance of a strong ag safety net.
Read MoreUSA Rice, all state rice organizations, and nearly 300 other agricultural groups sent a letter to Congressional leaders: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) calling for action on a meaningful Farm Bill reauthorization before the end of the year.
Read MoreAmerican Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on USDA’s net farm income data, which shows a 23% drop in on-farm income since 2022.
"The drop in net farm income is not just an economic hiccup, it’s evidence of an agricultural downturn. High inflation, severe weather and plummeting crop prices should serve as a wake-up call for Congress to finally step up and do the right thing by modernizing the farm bill.
Read MoreRegardless of whether or not you’ve ever set foot on a farm, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act would impact you.
The Farm, Food and National Security Act is the U.S. House of Representatives’ version of the Farm Bill. It is a key piece of legislation that has the potential to affect an array of agricultural and food policies.
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