Opinion: A new farm bill that puts farmers first

In this op-ed, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson argues that farmers, ranchers, and rural communities urgently need a new farm bill that reflects modern challenges rather than repeated extensions of outdated 2018 policies. He outlines how recent legislative efforts laid important groundwork but left key policy updates unfinished, emphasizing that a comprehensive five-year approach is essential to restoring certainty across the agricultural economy. Thompson calls on Congress to prioritize producers over political convenience and move forward without delay. Read the full opinion in Agri-Pulse for a closer look at why a new farm bill matters now.