60-Plus Ag Groups Back Boozman Farm Bill 2.0 Draft; AFBF Flags 3 Gaps

TL;DR: On June 29, 2026, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman released a "what they are saying" compilation showing 60-plus agricultural organizations backing his Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft. The American Farm Bureau Federation endorsed the draft but flagged three missing priorities: economic aid for farmers, an interstate commerce (Prop 12) fix, and year-round E15.

Key takeaway

Sixty-plus ag groups back Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 draft, but AFBF's conditional support sets the three-item agenda for the Senate markup.

What happened

Chairman John Boozman released a compilation on June 29, 2026, showing more than 60 agricultural organizations endorsing the Senate's Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft. The Senate Agriculture Committee framed the release as a "what they are saying" document, meaning it aggregates external statements rather than announcing a formal vote or markup outcome.

Named endorsers include Senators Hoeven, Hyde-Smith, Marshall, Fischer, and Ernst, alongside House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson. Senator Ernst explicitly called for additional provisions to be added during markup, including a Prop 12 fix and year-round E15.

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall praised the draft but flagged three priorities he considers missing from the current text. A separate forestry coalition of 20-plus groups rallied around the draft's new Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP). You can review the full draft contents in our full bill summary and see how it compares to current law in our whats-new-vs-2018 guide.

What it means

The endorsement compilation signals broad industry support heading into the Senate's expected mid-July markup, but the most consequential detail is what AFBF says is absent. The three flagged priorities define the likely battleground when senators begin offering amendments.

AFBF's three flagged priorities are:

• Economic aid for farmers. Direct or supplemental assistance addressing current farm-economy conditions.
• Interstate commerce protection (Prop 12 fix). A measure addressing California's Proposition 12, which sets animal-housing standards that affect pork producers nationwide.
• Year-round E15. A provision allowing year-round sale of gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol, a long-standing priority for corn growers.

For farmers and ranchers, the takeaway is that broad endorsement does not mean the draft is final. The items AFBF and Senator Ernst want added are exactly the kind of provisions that get fought over in markup. Our whats-missing breakdown tracks gaps stakeholders have identified in the draft.

What's next

As of June 29, 2026, the Senate is approaching its expected mid-July markup window, with roughly 93 days remaining to the Farm Bill deadline. The markup is the stage where senators can offer amendments to add the priorities AFBF and Senator Ernst have named.

A Prop 12 fix and year-round E15 are both likely amendment targets, given that they were explicitly called for in the endorsement release. Whether they are added depends on committee negotiations and vote counts, which remain to be confirmed.

Readers can follow the markup schedule on our senate-status page and watch for amendment activity in our vote tracker as the process moves forward.

Frequently asked questions

How many organizations endorsed the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft?

More than 60 agricultural organizations endorsed Chairman John Boozman's Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft, according to a compilation the Senate Agriculture Committee released on June 29, 2026. The release was framed as a "what they are saying" document, meaning it aggregates external statements of support rather than announcing a formal committee vote or markup result.

What three priorities did the American Farm Bureau Federation flag as missing?

The American Farm Bureau Federation flagged three priorities it considers missing from the current Farm Bill 2.0 draft: economic aid for farmers, interstate commerce protection (a Prop 12 fix), and year-round E15. AFBF President Zippy Duvall praised the draft overall but said these three items should be addressed before the bill advances.

Which senators endorsed the Farm Bill 2.0 draft?

Senators Hoeven, Hyde-Smith, Marshall, Fischer, and Ernst are named as endorsers of the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft, alongside House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson. Senator Ernst endorsed the draft but explicitly called for additional provisions, including a Prop 12 fix and year-round E15, to be added during the Senate markup.

What is the Prop 12 fix that AFBF wants added?

The Prop 12 fix refers to a proposed provision addressing California's Proposition 12, which sets animal-housing standards that affect pork producers nationwide. AFBF describes it as interstate commerce protection. As of June 29, 2026, it was flagged as missing from the Farm Bill 2.0 draft, making it a likely amendment target during the Senate markup.

Does broad endorsement mean the Farm Bill 2.0 draft will pass as written?

No. The June 29, 2026 release is an endorsement compilation, not a vote. Broad industry support does not mean the draft is final or that it will pass unchanged. AFBF and Senator Ernst explicitly want provisions added, so the draft is expected to change during the Senate markup, which was approaching a mid-July window as of late June 2026.

What is the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP)?

The Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) is a new program in the Farm Bill 2.0 discussion draft. A forestry coalition of more than 20 groups rallied around it as part of the broader endorsement of the draft. Specific funding and eligibility details for FCEP are to be confirmed as the markup process develops.

Sources

• Senate Agriculture Committee , "What They Are Saying" endorsement compilation, dated 2026-06-29.