SCFBA

SCFBA welcomes the release of legislative text for Farm Bill 2.0 by Chairman @JohnBoozman. The draft includes important provisions to strengthen specialty crop competitiveness and support the family farms and communities that help feed America. We look forward to working with the Senate Agriculture Committee as the process moves forward. Full statement: farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

SCFBA co-chairs were in D.C. this week meeting with @JohnBoozman and @amyklobuchar to advocate for enacting a strong farm bill this year with key investments for specialty crops. They also emphasized how important it is for Congress to deliver not less than $5B in economic aid to specialty crop growers through a program that's designed for their unique needs, which are different than row crops. Thank you, Senators, for productive conversations and your continued leadership! 📸: SCFBA Executive Director Jonathan Cordone and co-chairs from @IntFreshProduce, @FlaFruitandVeg, @ThisSpudsForYou and @WesternGrowers w/ Senators Boozman and Klobuchar

We commend @CongressmanGT and @HouseGOP for advancing the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026. This bipartisan bill takes an important step toward improving the competitiveness and long-term stability of America’s specialty crop family farms. farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

The SCFBA joined more than 50 ag organizations urging assistance for America's farmers. The adversity facing agriculture has never been greater, and meaningful, proportionate support is essential for the future of America’s specialty crop industry. 👉farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

Severe weather, high expenses and global uncertainty are hitting farmers from all sides, squeezing them to the breaking point. 54 agriculture groups laid out the challenges facing rural America in a letter to President Trump today. 📰 bit.ly/4lGyC8D

Thank you @CongressmanGT and @HouseAgGOP for advancing the farm bill. With producers facing tough economic headwinds, enacting a full five-year farm bill is essential for the long-term sustainability of our farms and the communities they support. 👉 farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

It is clear that the policies of 2018 are no match for the challenges of 2026. NPC and our nation's potato growers are encouraged by the bipartisan support the House Farm Bill received in committee and look forward to supporting its passage on the House Floor.

🚨PASSED OUT OF COMMITTEE: The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 After over 20 hours of marking up the bill, FFNS 2026 has passed out of committee with bipartisan support.

Over 230 stakeholder organizations support the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. Across the agricultural supply chain, it’s clear — we need a new farm bill. Now.

Specialty crop focus grows as House farm bill markup nears: spudman.com/news/house-ag-…

The SCFBA supports H.R. 7567. We need a bipartisan, five-year farm bill that works for specialty crop growers and rural communities. It’s time to move forward. Vote yes. @CongressmanGT @HouseAgGOP 👉 farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

Ahead of the March 3 markup, FFVA urges the House Ag Committee to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 — a critical step forward for specialty crop growers and U.S. agriculture. 🌱 @HouseAgGOP @CongressmanGT 🔗 cdn.ymaws.com/www.ffva.com/r…

Farmers need certainty, and SCFBA supports moving forward with a strong, bipartisan farm bill that delivers for specialty crops. @CongressmanGT @HouseAgGOP 🔗farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles: “We’ve got to get this process moving, and to have such a good bill, in our opinion, come out of the chairman’s initial offer to the committee, I think that really speaks well of all of the work that’s been done on a bipartisan basis.” READ THE FULL ARTICLE ⬇️ thepacker.com/news/why-speci…

Ahead of @HouseAgGOP farm bill markup, IFPA thanks @CongressmanGT for advancing the first-ever Specialty Crop Emergency Assistance Framework. In partnership with @scfba, we urge passage of this framework in a strong 5-year farm bill. freshproduce.com/who-we-are/com…

SCFBA applauds @CongressmanGT and the @HouseAgGOP for advancing the farm bill with key wins for specialty crops. 👉 Our statement: farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

Specialty crop leaders are reviewing the details of today's @USDA announcement and will be seeking additional clarity. Even with today's news, additional assistance is still needed. Read our statement 👉 farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

SCFBA is disappointed the House spending bills excluded needed support for specialty crop growers. With rising costs and ongoing challenges, this aid is critical. We urge Congress to include no less than $5B in dedicated relief for specialty crops. 👉 farmbillalliance.com/wp-content/upl…

We’re hearing very positive things that a larger package intended to cover the breadth of all US producers will include our recommendations, @KamQuarles tells @brownfield, saying that @scfba is advocating for $5B to be distributed through the MASC Program brownfieldagnews.com/news/farm-lead…

USApple joined @FarmBureau, @scfba, and 50+ ag groups urging Congress to act as farmers face historic losses. Specialty crops account for more than one-third of all U.S. crop sales and support rural economies nationwide. Relief must reflect that reality. @SpeakerJohnson @SenSchumer @RepJeffries @LeaderJohnThune