NCGA Reminds Congress Farm Bill Remains on To-Do List

As members of Congress head to their home states and districts for the August recess, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is reminding Representatives and Senators that the farm bill is still on their legislative to-do list this year.

"The farm bill is a top legislative priority for corn growers and agriculture at large," said Minnesota farmer and NCGA President Harold Wolle. "There is still an opportunity to build upon the 2018 farm bill by strengthening the commodity, conservation, trade and crop insurance titles and USDA programs."

The farm bill was originally scheduled for reauthorization in 2023. Last November, Congress voted to extend the legislation to September 30, 2024, with the Agriculture Committee leaders committing to work together to pass the legislation this year.

"We are counting on our elected officials to find a path forward for a strong bipartisan farm bill that can be signed into law this year," Wolle said. "Let's get it done.