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OMAHA, NE —The Modern Ag Alliance welcomes the release of new Farm Bill text, underscoring the critical role the legislation plays in providing stability and certainty for farmers at a time of significant economic pressure across rural America. The Alliance was encouraged by the inclusion of a labeling uniformity provision that supports farmers’ continued access to essential crop protection tools.
“Farmers are continually asked to do more with less,” said Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, Executive Director of the Modern Ag Alliance. “A strong Farm Bill provides the certainty they need to plan ahead, manage risk, and bring a robust, safe supply of food, fuel, and fibers to market for consumers. Clear, science-based labeling standards are an important part of that equation.”
This legislation comes as American agriculture is facing one of its most challenging periods in a generation. Persistent economic pressures—from rising input costs, to declining farm income—combined with growing regulatory uncertainty around the tools and practices farmers rely on are placing real strain across the country. And these challenges don’t stop at the farm gate—they extend to the grocery store, contributing to higher food costs for consumers. Recent survey data underscores the urgency of action: a majority of farmers express concern about the long-term viability of farming without meaningful policy support.
The Farm Bill remains one of the most important and impactful ways Congress can support American farmers. This policy helps them manage risk, plan ahead, and stay in business during volatile times. We need to ensure American farmers continue to have all the tools in the tool box to be successful, especially crop protection chemistries. These safe, EPA-approved tools help control weeds and pests, protect yields, and manage costs, while also supporting conservation practices like no-till farming, which reduces soil erosion, improves water quality, and lowers fuel use. Ensuring farmers can continue to rely on these tools strengthens both farm viability and the broader food system.
“On behalf of our more than 110 organizations from coast to coast, the Modern Ag Alliance applauds Chairman GT Thompson for his leadership and for keeping farmers’ priorities front and center as this Farm Bill moves forward,” Burns-Thompson added. “As lawmakers work together during markup, it’s essential they continue building on this momentum by advancing policies that provide the policy clarity that farmers deserve.”
About The Modern Ag Alliance
The Modern Ag Alliance is a coalition of over 110 agricultural organizations advocating for U.S. farmers’ access to the modern crop protection tools they need to ensure a robust and affordable domestic food supply. To learn more, visit MODERNAGALLIANCE.ORG
