Fate of Farm Bill Overlooked in Government Shutdown

Fate of Farm Bill overlooked in government shutdown

Fate of Farm Bill overlooked in government shutdown kcpnews2 Fri, 10/03/2025 - 11:03 Image (Greater Dakota News Service) Click play to listen to this article. Audio file The government shutdown is getting attention, but farmers also wonder where things stand with agriculture programs now that the Farm Bill has expired.With federal lawmakers locked in a budget stalemate, the current Farm Bill ended Tuesday. Often updated every five years, the …

Statement from Mercy For Animals on the Federal Government Shutdown and Farm Bill Expiration - Mercy For Animals

The ongoing federal government shutdown highlights how fragile and unsustainable our current food system is, particularly for farmed animals. While the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service continues essential inspections, the shutdown has significantly scaled back other critical functions, including disease surveillance, long-term animal welfare research and support programs for farmers. These disruptions increase risks to animal well-being, …