NDSU Analysis Finds Conservation Funding Shifts Under New Farm Bill

Jul 23, 2025

A new analysis by Ming Wang and Matthew Gammans from NDSU’s Agricultural Risk Policy Center and NDSU’s Center for Agricultural Policy and Trade Studies, explores how USDA conservation funding is being reshaped under the House’s One Big Beautiful Bill, particularly through the reallocation of Inflation Reduction Act resources.

The analysis shows that the OBBB rolls $10.7 billion of IRA funds into the Farm Bill baseline, leading to a net $1.795 billion decrease in total conservation outlays between FY2025 and FY2034, according to projections by the Congressional Budget Office.

While short-term funding for programs like EQIP is reduced, this change shifts resources into the long-term Farm Bill framework, potentially offering greater funding stability over time.

Source : ndsu.edu

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