Latest on the Farm Bill: What To Know as It Heads to the House Floor

Veggie farmer and social media influencer Shay Myers shines a light on supply chain struggles amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

After 22 hours of debate, the U.S. House Ag Committee passes the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, advancing farm bill talks to the next level.

Take a fresh look at how the Trump administration’s policies, from tariffs to the next farm bill, are impacting specialty crop growers.

The federal government shutdown isn’t just politics. It’s costing U.S. potato growers millions in lost trade opportunities.

The Department of Labor has shared a ‘Plan for the Continuation of Limited Activities During a Lapse in Appropriations.’ See what this means for H-2A processing.

Co-chairs of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance urge President Trump to include specialty crops in any emergency economic aid initiatives for ag sector.

With the current Farm Bill expiring on Sept. 30, 2025, here’s a look at the state of an in-progress ‘Skinny’ Farm Bill.

USDA aims to elevate American agriculture as a key element of national security through its newly announced National Farm Security Plan.

Highly publicized raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sparks reaction from agriculture industry associations and more.

ICE raids are happening. Richard Stup of Cornell’s Agricultural Workforce Development covers how you can prepare your farm for ICE and border patrol visits.

U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging hears testimony about the aging agricultural workforce and its impact on food security.

With the budget reconciliation bill looming, the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is calling on U.S. senators to maintain vital industry investments.

DOGE is a threat to ag research. American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says we must speak up now to help save our land grant system from cuts.

American Fruit Grower Editor David Eddy says fruit growers need to let politicians know how valuable they are to national security.

Watch and learn about the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act, a bipartisan bill that could be transformative for controlled environment growers.

Land grant colleges play numerous roles in keeping agriculture healthy. Funding cuts threaten to upend the current system.

American Vegetable Grower Editor Carol Miller says amid times of change, those who speak up will be the ones with the best chances of being heard.

For 25 years, U.S. potato growers fought for market access in Mexico, only to be repeatedly set back by regulatory hurdles.

USApple leader Jim Bair expresses concern about the top 5 export markets for U.S. apples are being targeted by Trump’s new tariffs.