The last farm bill was written in 2018, and with it having expired two years ago, American farmers are now operating under outdated policies that no longer reflect current realities.
Robert Guenther, an agriculture policy expert, emphasized that the agricultural landscape has drastically changed since 2018, stating, 'We're kind of stuck in limbo with old policy that needs to be modernized and reinvigorated.'
The disagreement over the farm bill centers on nutrition assistance cuts opposed by Democrats, in contrast to Republicans who want to diminish aid for low-income families to increase funding for farmer support.
As the political dynamics shift next year with President-elect Donald J. Trump and Republicans holding control, the deepening rift between the parties on agriculture policy could stall the much-needed update to vital legislative support.
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