The farm bill has expired once again, as a yearlong extension of the massive agricultural spending package ended on Monday night without congressional action. Deep political division over funding for crop insurance, climate-smart agriculture, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program continues to delay the passage. This delay will disrupt some of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s farm conservation and trade promotion programs. Congressional leaders are expected to consider the $1 trillion bill later this year, after the election and during the lame-duck session. New enrollments for USDA conservation programs expired along with the farm bill, and trade promotion programs could also be impacted. Most of the effects of the expiration won’t be felt until next year, when subsidy programs revert back to 1938 and 1949 farm bills. Agricultural groups are advocating for a new farm bill before the end of the year to provide certainty around safety net and trade promotion programs. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries highlighted the importance of reauthorizing the farm bill to meet the needs of farmers and combat the climate crisis.
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