Farm Bill Stalls in Senate as Agriculture Groups Warn Farmers Can't Afford More Delays
By Marge Farrington | Published 2026-08-08T15:34:32.020Z
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Washington -- August 8, 2026: A sweeping new Farm Bill aimed at updating federal agricultural and rural policy failed to advance from the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry this week, drawing disappointment from several major agricultural organizations that have been pressing Congress for action.
Washington -- August 8, 2026: A sweeping new Farm Bill aimed at updating federal agricultural and rural policy failed to advance from the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry this week, drawing disappointment from several major agricultural organizations that have been pressing Congress for action.The committee voted 10-11 on Thursday, August 6, against advancing the Agricultural Act of 2026, commonly referred to as “Farm Bill 2.0,” to the full Senate.The vote does not pe