Iowa Farmers urge to feel heard with the Farm Bill

Every five years, a new farm bill is submitted, revised, reviewed, and eventually approved by the U.S. government. An exception to the standard is that the current farm bill is closer to 10 years old rather than five. The Senate Agriculture Committee failed to come to an agreement and advance the 2026 bill before taking their break. Now, Iowa farmers worry as they get closer to harvest time. This comes after a complicated two years for farmers especially with elevated prices and the trade war in 2025. As harvest season inches closer, Iowa’s farmers urge lawmakers to start paying attention. The Senate reconvenes in September and the bill could be revisited, but nothing official has been said.