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AFBF Continues to Call for New Farm Bill

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Brian Glenn

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Chad Smith

Associate News Service Editor, NAFB

Brian Glenn

Director, Government Affairs

Chad Smith

Associate News Service Editor, NAFB

The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging Congress to continue work on a new farm bill. Chad Smith has more.

Smith: More than one month ago, the House Agriculture Committee passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act on a bipartisan basis. Brian Glenn, director of government affairs for the American Farm Bureau Federation, said it’s time for Congress to continue its progress.

Glenn: This shows momentum for Congress to get this done. In terms of next steps, House leadership now must bring the farm bill to the floor to be considered and voted on. We are also urging Senate Ag Committee leadership to advance their own farm bill work as well.

Smith: Glenn said the farm bill should be a priority when Congress returns from Easter recess.

Glenn: Congress returns from recess next week, and congressional leadership must act quickly to get this done, and I think that is heard from even the highest levels of leadership, that they want to deliver on this. So, we will continue to share that message, and it's important that everyone continues to share the message of the need to get a farm bill done.

Smith: Glenn said U.S. agriculture is still working off of the third extension of the 2018 farm bill, and it’s time to get new legislation in place for needed certainty.

Glenn: While we are very appreciative of the important farm safety net enhancements made in the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act, those updates don't kick into effect until later this year, in October. Farmers deserve an updated and modernized five-year farm bill that properly tackles the challenges of today and tomorrow.

Smith: Chad Smith, Washington.

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