Senate Farm Bill Vote
Senate Agriculture Committee Plans Farm Bill Vote Amid Bipartisan Divisions
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The Senate Agriculture Committee is scheduled to take up the bill at 3:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, and committee staff said no significant changes were expected before the vote.
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South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke warned that the farm bill coalition has been damaged and urged lawmakers to reconcile their differences, saying that without a strong food, fiber and fuel program, “this country’s national security is greatly at risk.”
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The National Farmers Union is seeking additional priorities in a future farm bill, including updates to the farm safety net, changes to base acres and the Inventory Management Soil Enhancement Tool.
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The farm groups calling for a five-year bill included the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Bankers Association, American Soybean Association, Farm Credit Council, National Association of Wheat Growers, National Corn Growers Association, National Sorghum Producers and USA Rice.
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The coalition’s statement did not address the separate debate over increasing food-purchasing power for low-income Americans, an issue that remains central to Democratic concerns over the proposal’s SNAP provisions.
The Senate Agriculture Committee is set to vote on Farm Bill 2.0 this week after the measure stalled before the Senate recess. Chairman John Boozman says he is confident the bill will move forward High Plains Journal. The legislation includes over 100 bipartisan provisions covering farm income, conservation, rural development, and producer certainty RFD-TV.
The bill needs roughly 60 votes to pass the full Senate, meaning supporters must gain Democratic backing from farm states Agriculture.com. Farm organizations are pushing hard for a five-year bill instead of one year, citing higher production costs and rising debt RFD-TV.
Committee Vote Set for Wednesday Afternoon
The Senate Agriculture Committee will vote on Farm Bill 2.0 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday RFD-TV. Committee staff said no major changes are expected before the vote RFD-TV. This is the second attempt to move the bill forward after it failed to advance before the Senate recess.
Farm Groups Rally Behind Five-Year Program
Major farm organizations including the American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, and National Corn Growers Association are demanding a five-year bill RFD-TV. They warn that higher production costs, rising debt, and climbing land prices make short-term fixes inadequate RFD-TV. South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke said the farm bill coalition has been damaged by disputes.
Sombke urged lawmakers to fix their differences, warning that without a strong program, "this country's national security is greatly at risk" RFD-TV. The bill includes nationwide, year-round E15 fuel, a provision backed by farm groups RFD-TV.
Democrats Object to SNAP Delay Provisions
Democrats remain opposed to the bill's one-year delay of state cost-sharing requirements tied to SNAP, the food assistance program RFD-TV. Senator Pete Ricketts said the bill will need Democratic support from farm states to reach the required 60 votes RFD-TV. The coalition's statement did not address concerns about food-purchasing power for low-income Americans.
Farmers Launch Social Media Push for Support
Illinois Soybean Growers urged farmers to take action in support of the Farm Bill as the committee prepares to mark it up Illinois Soybean Growers. Minnesota farmers are visiting Washington to meet with their congressional delegation as the Senate resumes work on the legislation Ingstad Media. The grassroots campaign highlights strong backing from farming communities across multiple states.
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