Statement from NCFC President & CEO Duane Simpson on House Agriculture Committee Farm Bill Markup

Washington, D.C. (March 4, 2026)-"Completion of the House Agriculture Committee's farm bill markup is an important step toward delivering the certainty and stability America's farmers and their co-ops need. With producers facing a challenging farm economy and continued market volatility, a new farm bill is long overdue.

"We appreciate the work of Chairman Thompson and members of the committee in advancing this legislation. We urge House leadership to bring up the farm bill without delay and look forward to the Senate Agriculture Committee beginning its process in the coming weeks.

"We also would like to extend a special thanks to Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) for his leadership in including a provision that would enhance the ability of farmer cooperatives to access the Rural Energy for America Program. If enacted, it would help cooperatives pursue projects that would provide significant impacts toward lowering energy consumption and cutting costs."