Farm Bill 2.0 Advances to Full House Consideration — What Ag Groups Are Saying
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture has approved H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 — aka, Farm Bill 2.0. Bipartisan lawmakers spent more than 22 hours debating before finally approving the legislation with a vote of 34-17. The move gets us closer to finalizing the next five-year farm bill. Various agriculture groups are commenting on this latest development. Here is what some of them have to say.
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
“The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance commends Chairman Thompson for his leadership, and we are grateful to the House Agriculture Committee for advancing the farm bill process. H.R. 7567 includes key bipartisan provisions that would enhance the competitiveness of the family farms that produce specialty crops in the U.S. At a time when our producers confront unprecedented economic challenges, enacting a full five-year farm bill is critical to the continued sustainability of American agriculture and the communities specialty crop producers serve.”
Zippy Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation
“Farm Bureau appreciates the leadership of Chairman Thompson and applauds supportive members of the committee on both sides of the aisle for recognizing that a new farm bill is critical as farmers face headwinds not seen in a generation. The farm bill has a ripple effect across the country by supporting the farmers who grow the food that stocks every kitchen pantry in America. We urge House leaders to continue the momentum and bring this important legislation to a vote on the floor.”
Jeb Smith, Florida Farm Bureau Federation
“After 22+ hours of debate, we applaud the work done in the U.S. House Ag Committee to advance a bipartisan bill forward on a vote 34-17. We encourage lawmakers from both parties to continue working together to deliver a final farm bill that supports Florida’s farmers and ranchers.”
Ted McKinney, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
“NASDA supports this legislation and congratulates Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and members of the House Agriculture Committee for moving the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 forward. Advancing this legislation out of committee with a bipartisan vote marks an important step toward delivering the certainty and support America’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities urgently need.”
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North American Blueberry Council
“The North American Blueberry Council celebrates the passage of this Farm Bill and applauds Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson and the House Agriculture Committee for delivering legislation that reinforces the safety net for specialty crop producers, sharpens the competitive edge of U.S. agriculture and builds on the investments included last year in H.R. 1. Because blueberries are a permanent crop, demanding years of capital and cultivation before reaching peak yields, this bill provides the certainty and predictable risk management our industry needs to ensure long-term viability. The inclusion of vital improvements to the Tree Assistance Program (TAP) – specifically the prepayment option and the recognition of economically unviable fields – means that growers will receive quick, practical relief following catastrophic losses like those recently suffered by blueberry growers in the Southeast. Combined with the expansion of federal crop insurance and the new Specialty Crop Emergency Assistance Framework, these provisions cement a more resilient safety net that will keep American blueberry growers competitive for generations to come.”
Ian LeMay, California Table Grape Commission
“California table grape growers compete in a global marketplace while supplying families across the United States with fresh, healthy fruit. A Farm Bill that reflects the needs of the specialty crop sector is essential to maintaining that competitiveness. We are encouraged to see forward progress and a return to regular order that gives growers the opportunity to be heard.”
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