Farm Bill

The extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired in September. Pressure is mounting for Congress to pass new legislation, as tough weather and low crop prices challenge farm budgets.

Biosolids are a cheap, nutrient-rich fertilizer that have been applied on millions of acres of farmland across the country, but toxic “forever chemicals” are creeping their way into the fertilizer. A proposed federal provision aims to better protect farmers from PFAS contamination.

The overdue farm bill is finally making its way through Congress, after the House agriculture committee recently advanced a proposal. Food assistance is likely to be one of the biggest sticking points as the draft moves forward.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — the food program for low-income individuals — has become one of the hottest topics in farm bill negotiations, as congressional Republicans seek more changes.

Congress kicked the can down the road by failing to negotiate a new farm bill last year. The bill has been extended through the end of September, but experts say it won't be easy for lawmakers to approve a new plan.

Midwest dairy farmers are developing a plan for revitalizing their industry ahead of the next federal farm bill.

The 2018 Farm Bill has passed out of Congress and is headed to the President's desk.In the Senate, the bill became the most bipartisan farm bill to ever…

Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow says getting high speed internet to rural communities in Michigan is a priority for her.Stabenow said she plans to tackle…