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US Senate Farm Bill legislative progress

Overview

The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026—also referred to as ‘Farm Bill 2.0’ or the ‘Agricultural Act of 2026’—to the full Senate via a 12-11 party-line vote. This legislation is intended to replace the 2018 Farm Bill, which is currently operating under a third extension.

Key provisions include the authorization of year-round sales for E15 ethanol, a move supported by corn growers who state that permanent nationwide authorization would provide the “legislative certainty needed for infrastructure investment.” The dairy industry has also voiced support, with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) commending the inclusion of the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program.

Despite these advancements, several contentious issues remain unresolved. Lawmakers continue to debate the impact of California’s Proposition 12 on production requirements across different states. Additionally, disagreements persist regarding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), specifically concerning how states and counties share program costs. The bill also encompasses broader policies intended to reinforce support for agricultural export markets and emergency food assistance programs.

Entities

John Boozman · U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee · Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry · American Soybean Association · U.S. Department of Agriculture

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    US Senate Agriculture Committee advances Agricultural Act of 2026

    The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026, featuring year-round E15 sales but facing debates over SNAP funding and California's Proposition 12.

  2. 9 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advances Farm Bill 2.0

    The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, including provisions for E15 ethanol sales and dairy industry incentives, to the full Senate.

  3. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Senate Agriculture Committee advances farm bill along party lines

    The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a farm bill in a 12-11 party-line vote, setting the stage for intense Senate debates over nutrition funding, agricultural mandates, and rural broadband.

Sources

agnetwest.com · brownfieldagnews.com · forestlandowners.com · kion546.com · kiow.com · krdo.com · localnews8.com · mediamatters.org · midwestfarmreport.com · perishablenews.com · q106.com · southeastagnet.com · tsln.com

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