WASHINGTON, D.C. – American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on the full passage of the continuing resolution that includes economic and disaster aid for farmers and a farm bill extension.

“Farm Bureau thanks the House and the Senate for finding common ground and passing legislation that will keep the government open and help farmers who are struggling with natural disasters, high supply costs and out-of-reach interest rates. For many farmers, the disaster relief provided through the CR will be the difference between planting for another year or going out of business. 

“It’s unfortunate that the final measure did not include authorization for year-round E-15 sales, which benefits farmers, leads to lower fuel prices, and helps America reach its sustainability goals. We will continue to push for this in 2025. 

“The economic and disaster assistance in the CR is a temporary fix to long-term challenges facing America’s farmers. The farm bill extension also offers a short reprieve, and gives lawmakers some breathing room to pass a modernized farm bill that will provide risk management support. We urge them to build on the bipartisan efforts demonstrated during the CR to pass a new five-year farm bill that delivers certainty for rural America and ensures a stable food supply for the nation.”

Duvall also joined RFD-TV’s Suzanne Alexander to discuss his reaction to the short-term bill, what is next for farmers, and what kind of help this gives farmers. You can watch that clip HERE.