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The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture completed its markup of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill) on May 24, 2024, and passed the proposed...

After a year-long extension and months of speculation, this week will finally see the kick-off hearing for a new Farm Bill. It means it is time for even

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., released the outline of a new farm bill Wednesday that will include enhancements to commodity programs and crop insurance as well as a provision to prevent states from regulating animal welfare outside their border.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., released the outline of a new farm bill Wednesday that will include enhancements to commodity programs and crop insurance as well as a provision to prevent states from regulating animal welfare outside their borders.His Senate counterpart, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., is also expected to unveil a draft bill today.

One of New York’s senators has joined with another across the aisle to help preserve working forests the same way farmland is set aside for future generations.

New Hampshire Rep. Annie Kuster helped introduce legislation aimed at promoting conservation and keeping private forestlands intact and working.