Why 2026 Could See the End of the Farm Bill Era of American Agriculture Policy

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Federal funding is a key support for programs that provide free food to needy families. Joseph Prezioso/AFP via Getty ImagesWith Congress back in session, legislators will take up a set of issues they haven’t comprehensively addressed since 2018 – the year the last farm bill passed. Farm bills are massive pieces of legislation that address a diverse constellation of topics, including agricultural commodities, conservation, trade, nutrition, rura…

Why 2026 could see the end of the Farm Bill era of American agriculture policy

Farm bills are massive pieces of legislation addressing a variety of topics, including conservation, energy and forestry.

New Farm Bill is possible in 2026 despite Fall Midterms  – R & J Broadcasting Inc.

After a break for the Christmas Holiday, the United States House of Representatives is back in session, and one item that’s expected to garner a lot of attention in the coming months is a new Farm Bill. However, a midterm election is fast approaching, which could slow progress on legislation. President of the Midwest Council on Agriculture Perry Aasness says he still believes a new farm bill is possible, but it would likely need to happen in the…