A $1.5 trillion package that touches every American's plate — and the planet's climate.
Renewed every 5 years, the US Farm Bill is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation — covering food assistance, crop insurance, conservation, and trade.
The 2026 bill faces fierce debate on two fronts:
SNAP Cuts Proposed
House Republicans pushed $30B in SNAP reductions — sparking food security fears for millions
Climate $ Under Attack
IRA's $20B in climate-smart agriculture conservation funding — core battleground
Crop Insurance Expansion
Industry pushing for larger subsidies as extreme weather hammers harvests
US agriculture accounts for 11% of US greenhouse gas emissions. The Farm Bill is critical to whether farms become climate solutions or climate problems.
🌱 Conservation Reserve Program
22 million acres taken out of production to protect soil, water, wildlife
💧 EQIP Water Quality Funding
Billions for farmers to reduce nitrogen runoff polluting rivers and coasts
🌾 Climate-Smart Agriculture
Cover crops, no-till farming, and soil carbon sequestration incentives
The Farm Bill shapes what gets grown in the US and at what price. Without it, commodity prices for corn, soybeans, wheat and dairy could spike dramatically.
Extreme weather in 2025-26 has already pushed grocery bills up 8-12% in the Midwest — the Farm Bill must address climate resilience urgently.
IRA Climate Funds Fate
Will $20B in climate-smart ag money survive Congressional negotiations?
Western Water Provisions
Drought relief for California and Southwest farmers losing Colorado River allotments
Specialty Crop Investments
Fruits, vegetables, and nuts — the healthiest foods — historically underfunded vs. commodity crops
Beginning Farmer Support
Loan programs for the next generation of sustainable farmers
Contact your senators. Demand climate-smart provisions stay in. Support policies that protect both farmers and the land they depend on.
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2026 US drought causes $16B in crop and livestock losses — the third-largest weather disaster on record. Corn, wheat, and cotton suffer the deepest impacts.
Irrigation from the Ogallala Aquifer has dropped water tables 100+ feet in some Kansas and Texas counties. Depletion accelerated by drought and crop expansion.
Cover crops now protect 40 million US acres, rebuilding soil carbon, cutting erosion 80%, and reducing fertilizer needs — a win for farmers and climate alike.
Soil sensors, drip irrigation, and satellite monitoring allow farmers to cut water use 30–50% vs. conventional flood irrigation without sacrificing yields.