Farm Program Changes in Reconciliation
Under the plan, farmers would see better reference prices, a broader band of protection levels under commodity and insurance programs and see the payment limit for farm programs increased. At the same time, the bill shifts food assistance spending to states.
ASA Calls for Greater Ag Market Access
Caleb Ragland, a Kentucky farmer, represented agriculture's take on critical supply chains during a hearing before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee. He pointed out the stresses facing farmers with commodity prices and expressed concerns about another prolonged trade war with China.
Hard Winter Wheat Tour Final Results
Crop scouts on the 2025 Hard Winter Wheat Tour estimated a crop averaging 53 bushels per acre, the second-highest predicted harvest result in the past 20 years.