On this edition of Policy Points, Ohio Farm Bureau's Brad Bales gives an update on the latest farm bill happenings in Washington, D.C. and lays out the groundwork needed to get a new bill passed as soon as possible.
Farmers in Ohio and across the country are counting on Congress to pass a new, modernized farm bill. The current farm bill was extended for another year last September, and the process has begun on Capitol Hill, but what are the odds of getting new farm law passed before it expires again?
On this edition of Policy Points, Ohio Farm Bureau Senior Director of State and National Policy Brad Bales gives an update on the latest farm bill happenings in Washington, D.C. and lays out the groundwork needed to get a new bill passed as soon as possible.
Thanks to the engagement of Farm Bureau members, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new farm bill April 30. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall asked the Senate to quickly take the next step.
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In a statement, American Farm Bureau Federation urged House leaders to continue the momentum and bring the important legislation to a vote on the floor.
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Ohio Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to Congress calling for the swift passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567).
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Get an update on what to expect at the county fair tracks this year, Plus, find out about legislation that will have a direct impact on farmers.
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The plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.
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Find out how Farm Bureau members helped to push through a farm bill extension and how Nationwide is equipping fire departments with life-saving tools for grain bin rescues.
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The bill includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.
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What is the current status of new farm bill work, and what are the best and worst case scenarios as the current bill is set to expire?
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The current farm bill is set to expire Sept. 30. As lawmakers make very little progress on a new farm bill, some parts of Ohio will make for prime examples of why an updated farm bill is needed sooner than later.
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Ohio Farm Bureau’s Brad Bales gives an update on the latest farm bill happenings in Washington, D.C. and lays out the groundwork needed to get a new bill passed as soon as possible.
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