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Farm Bill 2026 news & analysis
Ongoing coverage of H.R. 7567, votes, amendments, Senate developments, and what's next.
July 30, 2026
Senate Draft Would Shift $1.9B From EQIP to Two New Programs
The Senate Farm Bill draft would temporarily redirect $1.9 billion from EQIP to new forest and state conservation programs through FY2030.
July 29, 2026
Thune Backs $95B Reconciliation as 'Best Path' for Farm Aid
Senate Majority Leader John Thune reverses his July 23 stance, now calling the House-passed $95 billion reconciliation package the best path for farm aid.
July 28, 2026
Boozman, Klobuchar Report They Are 'Very Close' to Farm Bill 2.0 Deal
NCFC says Senate Ag leaders Boozman and Klobuchar are very close to a bipartisan Farm Bill 2.0 deal, but an 11-11 committee deadlock complicates markup.
July 25, 2026
Section 301 Tariffs Exempt Fertilizer, Pesticides, Seeds
Trump's Section 301 tariffs of 10 to 12.5% on 60 nations took effect July 24, 2026, but exempt key farm inputs, drawing favorable ag-group response.
July 23, 2026
Senate Farm Bill Markup Stalls on 11-11 Committee Deadlock
Senate Agriculture Committee is split 11-11 during Sen. McConnell's hospitalization, leaving Republicans without a working majority and negotiations stuck.
July 21, 2026
Senate Farm Bill markup stalls as SNAP fight, GOP losses block Boozman
Chairman Boozman's Senate Farm Bill 2.0 markup is stalled by a SNAP standoff and GOP leadership upheaval, with two weeks left before August recess.
July 20, 2026
Rollins to Testify July 21 on $11.1B Farm Aid in $88B Package
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins testifies July 21 before Senate Appropriations on Trump's $88B supplemental, including $11.1B farm aid, as the House targets a $95B reconciliation vote.
July 19, 2026
House reconciliation package sets farm aid at up to $12B, below $20B estimate
The House Budget Committee's $95B reconciliation 3.0 package includes up to $12 billion in farm aid, less than the $20 billion previously floated.
July 17, 2026
House Budget Committee advances Reconciliation 3.0 20-14
The House Budget Committee voted 20-14 on July 16 to advance a $95 billion budget resolution with up to $20 billion in farm aid, facing a tough floor vote.
July 16, 2026
House GOP Unveils Reconciliation 3.0 With Up to $20B in Farm Aid
House Republicans announced Reconciliation 3.0 on July 15 with up to $20 billion in farm aid, targeting a Budget Committee markup as early as July 16.
July 15, 2026
Boozman: Senate Farm Bill Markup Could Start Next Week
Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman said the earliest committee markup of the 2026 farm bill is next week, ideally with hospitalized Sen. McConnell back.
July 14, 2026
Iran Port Blockade Spikes Fertilizer, Fuel Costs as Senate Returns
U.S. reinstated its Iranian port blockade on July 14, 2026, pushing fuel and fertilizer costs up and raising pressure on Farm Bill input-cost debates.
July 10, 2026
Boozman Releases Farm Bill 2.0 Senate Draft With 100+ Measures
Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman released a Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft on July 7, 2026, incorporating more than 100 bipartisan priorities.
July 10, 2026
Title I Commodities in Farm Bill 2.0: Reference Prices, ARC, PLC
Plain-English explainer of Title I of H.R. 7567: how reference prices, ARC, PLC, and marketing loans work and what changed from the 2018 Farm Bill.
July 10, 2026
Title XII of Farm Bill 2.0: Livestock, Animal Health, Equity Programs
A plain-English explainer of Title XII (Miscellaneous) in H.R. 7567: livestock competition rules, animal disease preparedness, and socially disadvantaged farmer programs.
July 9, 2026
Title XII Explained: Livestock, Animal Health, Socially Disadvantaged Producers
Plain-English guide to Title XII of H.R. 7567: livestock disaster aid, animal disease response, hemp cleanup, and support for socially disadvantaged producers.
July 9, 2026
Title XI Crop Insurance in Farm Bill 2.0: What Changed
Plain-English explainer of Title XI of H.R. 7567: RMA premium subsidies, Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, beginning farmer benefits, and specialty crop coverage.
July 8, 2026
Senate Ag Committee Releases Farm Bill 2.0 Draft With 100+ Bills
Senate Agriculture Chairman Boozman released the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft on July 7, 2026, folding in more than 100 bipartisan Senate bills across all titles.
July 7, 2026
Title X Horticulture in Farm Bill 2.0: Specialty Crops, Organic, Farmers Markets
Plain-English explainer of Title X of H.R. 7567: specialty crop grants, organic cost-share, farmers market and local food programs, and what changed vs 2018.
July 7, 2026
Title IX Energy Explainer: REAP and Bioenergy in H.R. 7567
Plain-English guide to Title IX of Farm Bill 2.0 (H.R. 7567): REAP, the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels, and biorefinery loan guarantees.
July 6, 2026
Title IX Energy Explained: REAP, Bioenergy, Biorefineries in Farm Bill 2.0
Plain-English guide to Title IX of H.R. 7567: REAP grants, the Advanced Biofuels program, biorefinery loans, and what changed since the 2018 Farm Bill.
July 6, 2026
Title VIII (Forestry) in Farm Bill 2.0: What H.R. 7567 Does
Plain-English explainer of Title VIII (Forestry) in H.R. 7567: Forest Service stewardship contracting, wildfire fuels reduction, and private forest programs.
July 6, 2026
Senate Returns July 13, Compressing Farm Bill Markup Window
The U.S. Senate will not return from recess until July 13, one week later than understood, tightening the window for a farm bill markup.
July 5, 2026
Title VIII Forestry in Farm Bill 2.0: Wildfire and Forest Stewardship
A plain-English explainer of Title VIII of H.R. 7567 covering Forest Service programs, wildfire risk reduction, and private forest stewardship assistance.
July 5, 2026
Title VII (Research) in Farm Bill 2.0: AFRI, NIFA, Land Grants
Plain-English explainer of Title VII of H.R. 7567: how AFRI, NIFA, and land-grant funding work, and what changed since the 2018 Farm Bill.
July 4, 2026
Title VI Rural Development in H.R. 7567: Broadband, Water, Business
Plain-English explainer of Title VI of Farm Bill 2.0: ReConnect broadband, rural water and waste, Community Facilities, B and I loans, and REAP.
July 2, 2026
Thompson Backs Senate Farm Bill Draft, Eyes Summer Pre-Conference
House Ag Chairman Glenn Thompson endorsed the Senate Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft on July 1, 2026, and outlined a summer pre-conference strategy to reconcile the two chambers.
July 1, 2026
SNAP Cost Shifts Hit GOP Counties, Pressuring Farm Bill Talks
GOP-leaning counties in NC, NY, and MN face higher SNAP costs under OBBBA as the 50% to 75% admin cost share starts in October. Officials want a delay.
June 30, 2026
Thompson Unveils SAWA H-2A Reform Bill, 400-Plus Groups Back It
House Ag Chair Glenn Thompson introduced the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act on June 30, 2026, backed by 400-plus farm groups and 40-plus co-sponsors.
June 30, 2026
Boozman Signals Openness to Delaying State SNAP Cost-Share Rules
Senate Ag Chairman Boozman signaled openness to delaying SNAP cost-share requirements from the OBBBA. Only 9 states met the 6% error rate threshold.
June 30, 2026
Trump Suspends 20% Moroccan Phosphate Duties for 8 Months
Trump signed an emergency proclamation June 29, 2026 suspending ~20% duties on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer for at least 8 months, citing supply disruptions.
June 29, 2026
Senate Farm Bill Discussion Draft Released: What's In, What's Fought Over
The Senate Farm Bill discussion draft is out, retaining SNAP cuts and omitting a Prop 12 fix. Here's what it includes, who backs it, and what fights remain.
June 29, 2026
60-Plus Ag Groups Back Boozman Farm Bill 2.0 Draft; AFBF Flags 3 Gaps
Senate Ag Committee released a compilation of 60-plus ag organizations endorsing Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 draft, as AFBF flagged three missing priorities.
June 28, 2026
Boozman Signals He May Delay SNAP State Cost-Share Enforcement
Senate Ag Chairman Boozman said he is open to delaying SNAP cost-share enforcement. Only 9 states met the 6% error threshold; CBPP estimates ~$9B in state exposure.
June 28, 2026
Senate Recess Slides Farm Bill 2.0 Markup to Mid-July, 93 Days to Deadline
The Senate began a 10-day recess June 28, pushing Farm Bill 2.0 markup to mid-July at the earliest, with 93 days left before the extension expires.
June 27, 2026
Title XII Explainer: Livestock, Animal Health, and Disadvantaged Producers
A plain-English guide to Title XII of H.R. 7567: livestock traceability, animal health labs, and outreach for socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers.
June 26, 2026
Senate GOP Backs Boozman Farm Bill 2.0 Draft; Ernst Eyes Prop 12, E15
Senate Republicans rallied behind Chairman Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 draft on June 26, 2026. Sen. Ernst plans to add Prop 12 and E15 amendments during markup.
June 26, 2026
Boozman: 'Fair Chance' Prop 12 Nullification Enters Farm Bill via Conference
Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman says Prop 12 nullification has a 'fair chance' of entering Farm Bill 2.0 through conference, excluded from the Senate draft over the 60-vote threshold.
June 26, 2026
Senate Recess June 28 Blocks Farm Bill Markup Until Mid-July
The Senate begins a 10-day recess June 28 with no Farm Bill 2.0 markup scheduled, pushing reauthorization talks to mid-July or early August at earliest.
June 25, 2026
All 11 Senate Ag Democrats Reject Farm Bill 2.0 Draft Over SNAP Cuts
Senate Agriculture Committee Democrats, led by Amy Klobuchar, rejected the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft over SNAP cuts but said they remain open to bipartisan talks.
June 25, 2026
Senate releases its Farm Bill 2.0 draft: the Agricultural Act of 2026
On June 23, Chairman Boozman released the Senate's discussion draft. Markup is expected in July, but SNAP, Prop 12, E15, and Food for Peace remain unresolved.
June 25, 2026
SNAP Cost-Shift Fight Threatens Senate Farm Bill 2.0 Passage
Boozman confirms active SNAP talks with Democrats as Thune demands reforms. A state cost-shift dispute is the key obstacle to reaching 60 votes.
June 25, 2026
Fordyce Denies FSA Hiring Freeze; Prevent Plant Decision 'Very Soon'
USDA Undersecretary Fordyce told the House Ag Committee on June 24, 2026 that FSA faces no hiring freeze and a prevent plant insurance decision is coming soon.
June 24, 2026
Trump Seeks E15, Hemp Fix, $11.1B Farm Aid in $90B Iran Bill
The Trump administration wants year-round E15, $11.1 billion in farm aid, and a hemp framework added to a nearly $90 billion Iran war funding package.
June 24, 2026
Boozman Releases Senate Farm Bill 2.0 Draft June 23: What's In, What's Out
Senate Ag Chairman Boozman published the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft June 23, modernizing loan limits and doubling trade funds while excluding SNAP, Prop 12, and E15.
June 23, 2026
Boozman Releases Senate Farm Bill 2.0 Draft, Skips Prop 12 and E15
Senate Ag Chairman John Boozman released the full Senate Farm Bill 2.0 draft on June 23, 2026, leaving out Prop 12, E15, and a SNAP funding delay for states.
June 23, 2026
Farm Bill 2.0 (H.R. 7567): Status Update on Headline A
An update on H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, tracking headline A as the Farm Bill 2.0 reauthorization continues.
June 23, 2026
Senate GOP Farm Bill Draft Excludes Democrats' Food Aid Demands
Senate Republicans released a farm bill draft on June 23, 2026 that leaves out Democrats' food aid demands, setting up a partisan markup fight over SNAP.
June 22, 2026
Title VII Research Explained: AFRI, NIFA, Land-Grant Funding in H.R. 7567
How Title VII of Farm Bill 2.0 reauthorizes AFRI, NIFA competitive grants, land-grant formula funds, and Cooperative Extension, plus what changed since 2018.
June 22, 2026
Boozman to Release Senate Farm Bill Text Tuesday, June 23
Senate Agriculture Chair John Boozman plans to release the chamber's 2026 Farm Bill text on June 23, a major step toward Senate floor action.
June 20, 2026
Save Our Bacon Act Draws Opposition in Farm Bill Fight
Critics call the Save Our Bacon Act a carve-out for large pork interests as Prop 12 disputes fuel lobbying pressure on lawmakers in the Farm Bill fight.
June 20, 2026
House Hearing Spotlights Threats to the Farm Safety Net
A June 19, 2026 House Committee hearing titled Farm Safety Net Under Threat examined budget pressures risking commodity, crop insurance, and food aid programs.
June 19, 2026
Title III Trade in Farm Bill 2.0: MAP, FMD, GSM-102, Food Aid
How H.R. 7567 reauthorizes the Market Access Program, FMD, GSM-102 export credit, and food aid, and what changed versus the 2018 Farm Bill.
June 19, 2026
Ricketts Introduces SNAP Efficiency Bill Amid Farm Bill Fight
Sen. Pete Ricketts introduced a SNAP efficiency bill on June 18, 2026, targeting Farm Bill Title IV as the 2026 reauthorization debate intensifies.
June 18, 2026
Farmers React to House Farm Bill: NSAC Reports June 18
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition published farmer reactions to the House Farm Bill on June 18, 2026. Hog farmers reject a state animal welfare provision.
June 17, 2026
REAP Grant Changes in Farm Bill 2.0: What Sec. 9007 Does
H.R. 7567 revises the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), adjusting grant cost-share rules and funding levels under Sec. 9007. Here is what changes.
June 17, 2026
Title I Commodities Explained: Reference Prices, ARC, PLC, Marketing Loans
A plain-English explainer of Title I (Commodities) in H.R. 7567, the Farm Bill 2.0, covering reference prices, ARC, PLC, and marketing loans.
June 16, 2026
NIFA Research Facilities Act Program
a competitive grant program for ag research facilities through USDA NIFA. Here is what the provision does and who qualifies.
June 16, 2026
Title XII Explained: Livestock, Animal Health, Disadvantaged Producers
A plain-English guide to Title XII of H.R. 7567: livestock assistance, animal disease preparedness, and the Section 2501 outreach program for underserved producers.
June 15, 2026
Title XI Crop Insurance in Farm Bill 2.0: RMA, Subsidies, WFRP
How Title XI of H.R. 7567 reauthorizes federal crop insurance, premium subsidies, and Whole-Farm Revenue Protection, and what changed since the 2018 Farm Bill.
June 14, 2026
Senate Delays 2026 Farm Bill Vote, Extending Policy Limbo
The Senate delayed its scheduled vote on the 2026 Farm Bill, per a June 13 report, leaving commodity, SNAP, and crop insurance rules in extension limbo.
June 13, 2026
Title IX Energy: REAP, Bioenergy, Biorefinery in H.R. 7567
Plain-English explainer of Title IX of Farm Bill 2.0: REAP grants and loans, the Bioenergy Program, and biorefinery loan guarantees, and what changed since 2018.
June 13, 2026
Senate Delays Farm Bill 2.0 Vote, Pushing Timeline Past June
The Senate postponed its floor vote on H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, leaving the reauthorization timeline uncertain.
June 11, 2026
Secretary Rollins Testifies at Senate Ag Oversight Hearing
USDA Secretary Rollins testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee on June 10, 2026, with Sen. Klobuchar delivering opening remarks at the oversight hearing.
June 10, 2026
Title VI Rural Development in Farm Bill 2.0: Broadband, Water, Business
Plain-English explainer of Title VI of H.R. 7567: ReConnect broadband, rural water and waste loans, and B&I business programs, plus what changed since 2018.
June 9, 2026
Title V Explainer: FSA Loans and Beginning Farmer Credit in Farm Bill 2.0
Title V of H.R. 7567 reauthorizes FSA direct and guaranteed loans, beginning farmer programs, and land contract guarantees. Here is what changed from 2018.
June 8, 2026
Farm Bill 2.0 Title IV: SNAP Eligibility, Work Rules, Thrifty Food Plan
H.R. 7567 Title IV rewrites SNAP work requirements, tightens eligibility, and freezes the Thrifty Food Plan update. Here is what changed and who is affected.
June 5, 2026
Title XII Explained: Livestock, Animal Health, and Underserved Farmers
Title XII of H.R. 7567 covers livestock market transparency, animal disease preparedness, and programs for socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers.
June 3, 2026
Rollins Testifies on Farm Bill Food Assistance Cuts
USDA Secretary Rollins faced congressional scrutiny over proposed SNAP and nutrition title cuts tied to the 2026 Farm Bill, as outside groups press lawmakers in parallel.
May 31, 2026
Slotkin: Senate Farm Bill Talks Gaining Momentum
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says bipartisan Senate farm bill negotiations are gaining momentum, signaling progress toward reauthorization of H.R. 7567.
May 29, 2026
House Passes 2026 Farm Bill; Senate Faces Sharp Divisions
The House passed H.R. 7567 and sent it to the Senate, where party divisions over SNAP cuts and hemp rules threaten a quick path forward.
May 27, 2026
Ag Groups React to House Farm Bill: Senate Fight Ahead
Agricultural organizations responded to House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill, signaling a pressure campaign as Senate timing remains unresolved.
May 25, 2026
Title I Commodities: ARC, PLC, Reference Prices in Farm Bill 2.0
How H.R. 7567 changes reference prices, ARC, PLC, and marketing loans for commodity farmers. Key numbers and comparisons to the 2018 Farm Bill.
May 23, 2026
Boozman: E15 and Prop 12 repeal lack Senate votes for Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee chair John Boozman said E15 year-round sales and a repeal of California's Prop 12 pork rules do not have enough votes to be included in the 2026 Farm Bill.
May 21, 2026
Title X Explained: Specialty Crops, Organic, and Farmers Markets
Title X of H.R. 7567 reauthorizes specialty crop, organic, and local food programs. Here is what changed vs. the 2018 Farm Bill and who is affected.
May 20, 2026
Title IX Energy: REAP, Bioenergy, and Biorefinery in H.R. 7567
H.R. 7567 Title IX reauthorizes REAP grants, advanced biofuel payments, and biorefinery loan guarantees for farms and rural businesses.
May 18, 2026
Title VII Explained: AFRI, NIFA, and Land-Grant Funding in Farm Bill 2.0
How H.R. 7567 reauthorizes agricultural research through AFRI, NIFA, and land-grant formula funds, and what changed from the 2018 Farm Bill.
May 17, 2026
Title VI Explainer: Rural Broadband, Water, and Business Programs in H.R. 7567
Title VI of H.R. 7567 reauthorizes USDA Rural Development programs for broadband, water systems, and rural business, with key changes from the 2018 Farm Bill.
May 16, 2026
Title V Explainer: FSA Loans and Beginning Farmer Credit in H.R. 7567
How Farm Bill 2.0 updates FSA direct and guaranteed loans, beginning farmer set-asides, microloans, and the Down Payment Loan Program.
May 15, 2026
Title IV Explainer: SNAP Eligibility, Work Rules, Thrifty Food Plan
H.R. 7567 expands SNAP work requirements, caps the Thrifty Food Plan, and restricts categorical eligibility. Here is what changes and who is affected.
May 14, 2026
Farm Bill 2.0 vs 2018: Key Changes and Who They Affect
H.R. 7567 rewrites commodity support, conservation, nutrition, and trade programs. Here is what changed from the 2018 Farm Bill and who feels it most.
May 14, 2026
Title III Explainer: MAP, FMD, Food Aid, GSM-102 in Farm Bill 2.0
Plain-English guide to Title III of H.R. 7567: what MAP, FMD, GSM-102, Food for Peace, and McGovern-Dole do and what changed from the 2018 Farm Bill.