Last week, the House Ag Committee passed Farm Bill 2.0, which means that the legislation will now be up to the full House of Representatives for consideration. This is great news for the ag industry, as much of the legislation from the 2018 farm bill is far outdated. Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson said it was reassuring to see the bill move out of the committee with bipartisan support.
Johnson said a new farm bill is critical for farmers who are currently facing almost unprecedented economic headwinds.
Notably, Farm Bill 2.0 includes language that would nullify state laws like California Proposition 12. Johnson said this has been a long time coming, as it has already been a few years since the Supreme Court made its ruling.
Johnson said the new farm bill also includes provisions for conservation and research funding, which is long overdue.
For more information, visit iowafarmbureau.com.
