FARM Act
A bill to reauthorize agricultural programs and for other purposes.
Plain Language Summary
The Farm, Agriculture, and Rural Modernization (FARM) Act is a comprehensive five-year reauthorization of farm programs covering crop insurance, commodity programs, conservation, nutrition assistance (SNAP), rural development, and agricultural research. Key provisions include increased reference prices for major commodities, expanded crop insurance options for specialty crops, mandatory funding for conservation programs, and updates to SNAP benefit calculations.
The bill also includes rural broadband investment and new programs supporting beginning farmers.
CRS Official Summary
This bill reauthorizes and amends agricultural programs including commodity, conservation, nutrition, and rural development programs.
Latest Action
Passed the Senate by a vote of 68-30.