farm bill

The current version of the bill – which covers crop insurance, conservation programs and nutrition assistance – was written almost six years ago.

Experts say a temporary measure that extended the life of the farm bill last year is likely to expire at the end of this month.

Wyoming has outlawed a popular marijuana substitute, forcing stores that sold it to remove it from shelves this month and prompting a hemp industry group to sue the state. The lawsuit aims to re-legalize their wares.

Congress is scrambling this week to avoid a shutdown of the federal government. If lawmakers can’t reach a deal, agriculture and food aid programs could see impacts, and passage of the Farm Bill would face likely delays.

Last year, federal crop insurance payments to U.S. farmers reached a record $19 billion. A new report shows most of that money went to only a small share of producers.

As chronic wasting disease and avian influenza spread among wildlife and livestock in the Mountain West, the U.S. Department of Agriculture is targeting new funding at efforts to keep these and other deadly diseases in check.

Rural communities have issues getting fresh nutritious foods in the best of circumstances. But in Native communities, it can sometimes be next to…

The Senate and House have passed two versions of the Farm Bill. The differences between the two pieces of legislation now have to be hashed out by...

The House of Representatives passed its newest version of the farm bill this week. It includes stricter work requirements for people who get food stamps.

The House did not pass its version of a farm bill last month, but the Senate may have a better shot this week when they consider the Agriculture…