Farm Bill
After passing the House 224-200, the farm bill is headed to the Senate, where SNAP funding could be another problematic topic.
In a major legislative milestone, the House-passed H.R. 7567 offers a roadmap for the next five years of American agriculture.
Don’t be misled by the label. Discover how animal rights activists are posing as family farmers to influence major agricultural legislation and undermine the industry from within.
NPPC is calling on Congress to deliver the certainty of “Farm Bill 2.0,” emphasizing that a federal solution is an expectation, not just a request. Discover how this legislation aims to fix the costly “patchwork” of state regulations and ensure that affordable pork remains a staple for American families.
Pork producers are among many praising the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 through the House Committee on Agriculture. Supporters say its provisions will move the needle for farmers, ranchers and rural Americans across the country.
Why is a long-term farm bill even needed with the provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill? Industry leaders explain their views on the issue.
As the House Agriculture Committee prepares for a Feb. 23 review, Chairman GT Thompson emphasizes why 2018 policies are no match for today’s challenges and outlines a path forward for farmers and ranchers.
The House Agriculture Committee’s new farm bill includes a federal fix for the regulatory patchwork created by California’s Proposition 12. U.S. pork industry thanks Chairman Thompson for “standing up for pork producers.”
The National Pork Producers Council supports quick passage of a new farm bill that fixes the problems caused by Proposition 12 and continues to advocate for the year-round needs for labor in the pork industry.
With Congress passing another extension, some economists suggest a new reality may be setting in: the era of comprehensive Farm Bills could be ending, replaced by a piecemeal approach in Washington.
While the 1,000-page bill includes spending increases for agriculture-facing programs by $56.6 billion over the next decade, there’s one major priority that didn’t make it into the House’s version.
Uncertain times require focus and prioritization. Here’s a breakdown of the key priorities industry leaders are focused on as they try to create more certainty for producers.
The massive bill faced two major hurdles, passing out of both the House Agriculture and House Ways and Means Committees. While the legislation is filled with positive tax provisions for farmers, potential cuts to SNAP are creating controversy.
NPPC President Duane Stateler says it’s just as critical – if not more – that the House Agriculture Committee keeps its promise to take action on a solution to the many problems triggered by California Proposition 12.
California’s Proposition 12 has devastated family farms, fueled market consolidation and increased food costs. Legislators brought forward The Food Security and Farm Protection Act to protect farmers and consumers from “burdensome government overreach.”
Rollins’ confirmation was expected, as the Senate maintains its quick pace of confirming President Trump’s key cabinet positions.
When it comes to passing the farm bill, what are the opportunities and challenges pork producers need to consider?
The Senate kicked off quietly as the House steals the spotlight to start 2025. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) plans to pass individual appropriations bills and a farm bill as well as focus on regular order and extended floor debates.
Pork producers do not have the luxury of waiting for Congress to pass a new, five-year Farm Bill next year, says Lori Stevermer, president of the National Pork Producers Council.
The House of Representatives released its Continuing Resolution text, which includes a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, $10 billion in farmer economic aid, $21 billion in ag disaster funding for 2023 and 2024 and year-round E15 sales.
A one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill, tied to the continuing resolution, has sparked intense negotiations over economic assistance to farmers.
Agricultural groups said over the weekend they do not support year-end spending package sans economic aid for ag producers.
Senate Ag Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow finally released the full text of the Senate farm bill on Monday, but it’s already drawing intense criticism. Even usually optimistic House Ag Chair GT Thompson signaled it’s time to focus on a 2018 farm bill extension by year’s end.
NPPC releases statement on behalf of U.S. pork producers expressing frustration with lack of Prop 12 solution in latest farm bill text.
The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which builds on the proposal Stabenow released in May, includes $39 billion in new resources “to keep farmers farming, families fed and rural communities strong.”
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) wins Majority Leader race. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) was eliminated on the first ballot. And Thune beat Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) 29-24 on the second ballot.
Which Presidential Candidate Is More Likely to Tame Inflation or Support Farm Policies and Biofuels?
Ahead of the election, the October Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor asked economists which presidential candidate will be better for agriculture on taming inflation, providing more certainty on farm policy, as well as more likely to support biofuels policies.