 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Farm Bill”
By Frank Giles It has been a long process to get a new farm bill in place since the 2018 legislation expired in September 2023. But in June, the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee entered the fray with the release of its farm bill 2.0 text. The text drew praise from a broad spectrum of agricultural organizations, including the Specialty Crop …
By Clint Thompson The next farm bill is closer than ever to becoming reality. The House version has already been voted on and approved. Now it is the Senate’s turn, and according to Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the committee plans to release text of its version within the next week or two, according to …
By Clint Thompson The specialty crop industry scored a recent victory when the House of Representatives approved H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) is now putting the full-court press on the Senate to pass the farm bill as well. Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and …
By Frank GilesMore than two years after the 2018 farm bill expired, a new draft of the legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on Feb. 13. That same day, Congresswoman Kat Cammack hit the road in Florida to host farm bill listening sessions in Alachua, Lake Wales and Clewiston. The House version of the bill is called the …
By Clint Thompson The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) applauded investments in the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Reconciliation draft. While the SCFBA prefers agriculture policy enacted in the context of a farm bill, it appreciated Chairman GT Thompson’s support of the industry. Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance …
By Clint Thompson The lack of movement towards a new farm bill has Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council and co-chair of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), frustrated and calling for much needed action to help specialty crop producers. Even though the SCFBA applauded the recent U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Reconciliation draft release that advanced investments …
By Clint Thompson Southeast specialty crop producers eagerly await a new farm bill. With the current piece of legislation set to expire on Sept. 30, fruit and vegetable growers, along with other farmers across the U.S., are hopeful a new farm bill will be passed sooner rather than later. Adam Rabinowitz, Alabama Extension economist, provided an update on the farm …
WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, announced the Committee’s vice chair and subcommittee leadership for the 119th Congress last week. Here’s what he had to say: “I’m thrilled to welcome both returning and new subcommittee leadership for the 119th Congress, who will lead with strength, expertise and a shared commitment to advancing the …
WASHINGTON, DC — In response to ongoing negotiations on the farm bill extension and economic aid to producers, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement: ”America’s farmers have lost over $30 billion this year. And for the last few months we have led many …
By Clint Thompson Following the recent elections, the messaging remains the same from agricultural groups to legislative leaders – devise a new farm bill sooner rather than later. Bob Redding, who works for the Redding Firm and serves as a lobbyist for ag groups in Washington, D.C., discussed the current outlook for the important piece of legislation that is overdue. …
