Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Farm Bill Including E-15 and Rural Health Provisions
The Senate Agriculture Committee has successfully advanced the Agriculture Act of 2026, also known as the Farm Bill, which includes several key provisions aimed at supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Among the notable inclusions are measures for year-round E-15 sales, increased flexibility for livestock grazing within the Conservation Reserve Program, and higher loan limits for the Farm Service Agency. The bill also proposes to double funding for USDA trade promotion programs, intending to help producers expand into international markets. Additionally, an amendment was passed to permanently transfer the administration of the Food for Peace program to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Other provisions include zero-interest loans for the construction and renovation of qualifying rural hospitals, expanded opportunities for developing sustainable aviation fuel, and a USDA program designed to assist veterans in pursuing agricultural careers. Senators Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall commented o...
