Farm Bill Programs Extended Through 2026 in Legislation Ending Federal Government Shutdown

Nov 25, 2025

Congress has extended the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 the 2018 Farm Bill through September 30, 2026. The extension was included in the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371), which Congress passed on November 12, 2025. This law also restored federal government operations following the recent shutdown and provided funding for ongoing programs, ensuring that key Farm Bill authorities continue uninterrupted while Congress works toward a new reauthorization.

The extension maintains the full range of programs originally authorized in the 2018 Farm Bill, covering agriculture, nutrition assistance, conservation, and rural development. These authorities had been set to expire after fiscal year 2023, and the new law ensures USDA can continue administering these programs.

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Video: Same Grit, New Name: A Conversation with Ryan Calistro of Bower Ag

Swine Leaders Live, we sit down with Ryan Calistro, President of Bower Ag, to discuss a major brand transition in the ag construction and solutions space—and what it means for swine producers. Bower Ag represents a new, unified identity, bringing together Ag Property Solutions, Dairy Specialists, and The Dairy Solutions Group under one name. But as Ryan explains, this isn’t about change for the sake of change—it’s about strengthening what already works and delivering more value to producers.

We dive into:

• What Bower Ag is and why the transition was made

• What stays the same for longtime customers

• How combining multiple businesses creates new opportunities for producers

• What today’s producers are asking for—and how Bower Ag is responding

• Key insights heading into World Pork Expo

If you’ve worked with APS before—or are evaluating partners for your next project—this conversation provides a clear look at where Bower Ag is headed and how they’re positioning themselves for the future.