Senate lawmaker unveils Agriculture Act of 2026 with expanded farm supports and rural investment
A Senate lawmaker has released the Agriculture Act of 2026, a discussion draft dubbed "Farm Bill 2.0," aimed at updating federal farm policy and strengthening rural economies. The proposal includes changes to commodity programs and crop insurance, higher reference prices, expanded disaster assistance for drought, increased USDA loan limits, and investments in rural infrastructure and research. The bill is designed with bipartisan provisions to reach a 60-vote threshold in the Senate.
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Today, I'm proud to release the Agriculture Act of 2026, a discussion draft of Farm Bill 2.0 that is built for the people who feed America.
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