House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson is aiming to hold a markup on the next farm bill — dubbed Farm Bill 2.0 — during the week of Feb. 23, with hopes of advancing it out of committee before a possible Easter recess. The latest version hasn’t been formally introduced yet. Still, it’s expected to carry forward many priorities left over from the 2024 bill that stalled, including rural development, research, risk management and market access enhancements.

Farmers should watch this process closely, as a finalized farm bill could shape commodity programs, crop insurance options, and other key safety-net tools for the coming years.

Read the full article to see how the farm bill timeline and policy priorities could impact your operation.