Farm Bill Expires as Congress Faces Tight Deadline for Renewal

The farm bill has expired, and lawmakers say a new agreement won’t come for at least a month as Congress navigates a complex legislative landscape. Congress had previously extended the 2018 farm bill three times before the Sept. 30, 2026, expiration date.

While several important titles of the farm bill were addressed in recent omnibus legislation, key provisions have lapsed and require renewal. Chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees say they hope to pass a permanent farm bill by year’s end, along with other provisions important to farmers.

Committees Remain Hopeful Despite Tight Timeline

The clock is ticking on getting a farm bill done, especially during the lame-duck session of Congress, but Agriculture Committee chairs remain optimistic.