What Ag Groups Are Saying About House Approval of New Farm Bill
May 4, 2026 It has been a long and winding road for the Farm Bill since it was last officially updated and passed into law. The epic legislative journey might be finally coming to a conclusion with the passage of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, by the U.S. House of Representatives late last week. The latest development on the new Farm Bill has specialty ag groups talking. Here is what some of them are saying — good and bad.
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance: “The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance commends House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson for his leadership and perseverance, and we thank the House for advancing H.R. 7567, marking a pivotal step forward for American agriculture. This bill includes key bipartisan provisions that would strengthen the competitiveness of family farms producing specialty crops across the nation. As specialty crop producers face urgent and unprecedented economic pressures, enacting a comprehensive five-year farm bill is vital to their sustainability and to the communities they serve. We strongly urge the Senate to act swiftly so that a bipartisan farm bill can get through conference and to the President’s desk this year. American specialty crop growers cannot afford further delay.”
Ted McKinney, National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA): “NASDA applauds the House of Representatives and congratulates Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and members of the House Agriculture Committee for passing the bipartisan farm bill. This legislation supports farmers, ranchers, and consumers and provides economic growth for rural communities. NASDA stands ready to continue collaboration to advance this critical legislation.”
Michelle A.T. Hughes, National Young Farmers Coalition: “This bill lacks foresight into what is truly needed to build a sustainable future for food and agriculture. Young farmers are tired of having their needs ignored — we deserve a Farm Bill that recognizes our continued contributions to a system that consistently attempts to leave us behind. We urge the Senate to take a different approach: Lawmakers must come together across party lines and make meaningful investments in the new generation of farmers so that they can continue feeding our country.”
Mike Joyner, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association: “The passage of HR 7567 marks a significant step forward for specialty crop growers and American agriculture. Importantly, the bill works to address the unique needs of our growers, including provisions to establish a robust emergency assistance framework, strengthen crop insurance, and drive advancements in research, mechanization and automation. These measures, and others, will collectively enhance Florida’s fruit and vegetable industry and help ensure growers remain viable despite the economic challenges they currently face.”
Robert Verloop, California Walnut Commission: “The California Walnut Commission applauds the House of Representatives’ passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and recognize it as meaningful progress toward renewing federal farm policy. California walnut growers, many of whom are multi-generational family farmers, face distinct production and market challenges that demand thoughtful, long term policy solutions, and the farm bill is an important step to that end. A comprehensive, five year farm bill plays a vital role in helping specialty crop producers remain resilient, competitive and able to deliver nutritious products that support the health of Americans and families around the globe.”
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