In a recent statement, the National Farmers Union praised the House Committee on Agriculture in marking-up The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026.
NFU president Rob Larew noted, “We recognize the hard work that went into this mark-up. Bipartisan progress in today’s Congress is not insignificant, and we are grateful to the members who engaged seriously with the challenges facing family agriculture.” Notwithstanding the achievement, enactment of a Farm Bill will require considerable work in both chambers of Congress with the inevitable pressure exerted by lobbyists representing agricultural organizations.
The proposed Farm bill has been delayed for over a year by bipartisan differences, especially with respect to food benefits and the required magnitude of support for farmers who have been impacted by an erratic tariff policy reflecting a lack of a comprehensive and progressive economic program.
Corporate consolidation in the red meat sector will also be contentious as conflicting opinions on the reasons for escalation in the price of red meat swirl around both House and Senate.
Larew concluded the NFU statement by urging a concerted effort to resolve differences, stating, “The challenges facing family farmers and ranchers are urgent, and the final Farm Bill must reflect that reality.”