ASA disappointed in Senate’s failure to advance new farm bill

The American Soybean Association expressed disappointment Aug. 6 that the Agricultural Act of 2026 was not advanced during the markup by the Senate agriculture committee.

While the legislation was tabled for further consideration, the Aug. 6 action delays much-needed progress toward enacting a bipartisan five-year farm bill, the organization stated.

“America’s soybean farmers continue to face a challenging farm economy marked by rising input costs, low commodity prices and ongoing trade uncertainty,” ASA said. 

ASA urged lawmakers to use the August recess to continue bipartisan negotiations, engage directly with farmers and agricultural stakeholders, and resolve the remaining issues preventing the bill from moving forward.

“The Senate should return in September prepared to advance a comprehensive five-year farm bill and deliver the certainty and support America’s farmers need,” the association stated.