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On National Farmers Day, Farm Bill Stuck in Limbo
Several farm support programs have paused or expired as lawmakers stall on a new bill, leaving grants, contracts and enrollments in limbo.
- Congress is woefully behind on passing a federal farm bill, leaving several agriculture assistance programs expired following the Sept 30 deadline amid harvest season.
- Part of the Senate delay stems from disagreements over year-round E15 gasoline sales and SNAP cost-sharing, while the House passed its legislation months ago.
- Total farm debt is projected to hit roughly $625 billion in 2026, while fertilizer and diesel prices have risen 15% and 45% respectively since the Iran conflict began.
- The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program's operating authority expired Oct 1, while the Farm Service Agency paused Conservation Reserve Program enrollment due to lack of congressional authorization.
- Congress likely won't reauthorize funding until after midterm elections, extending uncertainty as Sen Ted Budd, R-N.C., admitted it's "been a difficult season for agriculture.
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On National Farmers Day, farm stuck in limbo
(The Center Square) – Despite several federal farm and agriculture assistance programs having stopped in the middle of harvest season, Congress likely won’t reauthorize funding until after the midterm elections.
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On National Farmers Day, farm bill stuck in limbo
(The Center Square) – Despite several federal farm and agriculture assistance programs having stopped in the middle of harvest season, Congress likely won’t reauthorize funding until after the midterm elections.
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