Farmers Make Final Farm Bill Push
Farmers and agricultural groups are pressing senators to advance the farm bill as Republicans prepare for another committee vote Wednesday, while SNAP provisions remain a major obstacle to final passage.
Diesel Costs Cut into Corn, Soy Rallies
Nebraska farmers enter harvest facing record diesel prices and rising input costs that are eroding higher crop prices. Nebraska Farm Bureau warns of mounting losses, tax pressures and continued volatility heading into 2027.
Farm Bill Clears Senate Ag Panel
The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the 2026 farm bill 12-11 on Wednesday after a contentious meeting over parliamentary protocol, sending the legislation to the Senate floor as lawmakers weigh remaining differences over nutrition, labeling and other provisions.