House Passage of Farm Bill Major Step Forward
May 01, 2026
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It’s been eight years since Congress passed a farm bill.
In this week’s commentary, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall tells us the House of Representatives finally took a big step toward helping farmers.
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The pressure on farmers continues to mount with a combination of high expense costs and historically low commodity prices.
We need a new, modernized farm bill.
Much has changed since the last farm bill passed in 2018 – a pandemic, global unrest, inflation, weather disasters, and the list goes on.
We’re pleased that the House passed its version of the farm bill.
It’s a major step forward.
We urge Senate leadership to build on that momentum and prioritize the passage of the critical legislation.
An investment in America’s farmers and ranchers is an investment in all of America’s families.
And, the urgency in which help is needed in rural America cannot be overstated.
I’m Zippy Duvall, President of the American Farm Bureau Federation.

