US Senate Agriculture Committee advances Agricultural Act of 2026

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry has advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026, moving a comprehensive package of agricultural and nutrition policies toward the full Senate. The legislation aims to reinforce support for agricultural export markets and includes provisions for nutrition and emergency food assistance programs.

Key components of the bill include the authorization of year-round sales of E15 ethanol, a priority for many producers. However, several contentious issues remain unresolved. Lawmakers continue to debate the impact of California’s Proposition 12 on production requirements across different states, and disagreements persist regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), specifically concerning how states and counties share program costs.