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The 2024 Farm Bill vs. the 2018 Farm Bill
Comparing the proposed Farm Bill to the old law
Congress sets food and agriculture policy through periodic legislation referred to as farm bills. The previous Farm Bill, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, was extended by one year — until Sept. 30, 2024, and for the 2024 crop year. The Farm Bill covers numerous policies and programs, including commodity support, conservation, trade and food aid, domestic food assistance, credit, rural development, research, forestry, energy, horticulture and crop insurance, among others. The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) was introduced on May 21. On May 23, the House Committee on Agriculture ordered the bill reported favorably…
