Page 8 2026 Fall Farm Outlook Lincoln Daily News Oct 2026 this juncture. The Washington Post previously reported the results of the September 16th vote, and the bill only passed by a single vote. The committee voted completely along party lines, with 12 Republicans voting in favor and 11 Democrats against. The deciding vote came from Mitch McConnell after he was hospitalized back in June. If the wider Senate votes the way the committee did, along party lines, that would be the deciding factor on the fate of the bill. Of the 33 Senators who are up for re-election, 13 are currently held by Democrats and 20 by Republicans. It is entirely possible that the wider Senate may not vote entirely along party lines. All this to drive home the point that the fate of the Agricultural Act of 2026 is still very much up in the air. What would happen if the Senate does not pass their bill? Like with the election results, there are many ways this could go. One likely outcome is Congress deciding to once again extend certain programs such as farm safety net programs. The financial responsibility for programs such as SNAP may fall on states until a full bill can be negotiated. As of right now, there is not much that can be done other than waiting until the Senate votes on the Agricultural Act of 2026. There are also many parts to both the House and Senate bills, so educating yourself on these bills and how Sources: National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition; What is the Farm Bill? https://www.everycrsreport.com/reports/ R48918.html#_Toc236316582 NACo: Senate Agriculture Commitee passes Farm Bill Washington Post: Senate Republicans manage to advance farm bill with McConnell’s return different provisions in these bills would impact you is always a great idea. Additionally, taking part in the democratic process and contacting our Illinois Senators about how the farm bill, or the lack of it, would impact you is never a bad idea. Keep your eyes on the news, as something is likely to happen next month. [Matt Boutcher]
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