2018 Farm Bill
Here is a link to a summary by The Russell Group of key provisions.
Grower Tools
Here is a link to a PLC and ARC payment calculator developed by Tim Kelleher for the California Rice Commission.
Farm Bill Stories
Key California Rice Priorities will become law as Congress approves a new five-year Farm Bill
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
Capping a year-long process to reauthorize federal food and agriculture policy, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved a new, five-year farm bill with a vote of 369-47 following Senate approval on Tuesday. Pending the signature of President Trump, the legislation will become law. READ MORE
Farm Bill deal reached
By Tyson Redpath, The Russell Group
A tentative agreement has been reached by the leadership of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on a fresh rewrite of food and agriculture law in a new Farm Bill. Pending a new cost estimate from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and finalizing the legislative text of the agreement, the new Farm Bill could be approved by the House and Senate as soon as next week. READ MORE
Farm Bill Stuck until Lame Duck
By Tyson Redpath, the Russell Group
A finished farm bill is still a way off as Congress has left Washington to run for election on November 6. When it returns, a month and a half is the entirety of time left before a December 31 deadline forces all sides to an agreement on a new bill or the extension of current law. READ MORE
Senate approves new Farm Bill
By Tyson Redpath, the Russell Group
Last evening, the U.S. Senate approved a new Farm Bill by an overwhelming, bipartisan majority of 86-11. Both Senators Feinstein and Harris voted in favor of the legislation. The Senate and House must now negotiate a final bill mending policy difference in the Commodity and Conservation sections as well as deep partisan differences over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamp program). READ MORE
On Second Thought, House Passes new Farm Bill
By Tyson Redpath, the Russell Group
Today the House of Representatives voted 213-211 to approve a new farm bill, H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. READ MORE