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Farmers could soon get a stronger safety net under a new set of proposals unveiled by the House Agriculture Committee on Monday. The committee will begin discussing the bill Tuesday evening, which aims to boost support for farmers through improved crop insurance, trade programs, and higher payment limits for farm programs.

The plan would provide better reference prices and a wider range of protection levels for commodity and insurance programs, giving farmers more financial security. However, it also tightens eligibility for nutrition programs and shifts some costs to states.

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., crafted the package as part of a broader budget reconciliation plan. The proposal focuses mainly on commodities, nutrition, crop insurance, trade, and research, leaving out areas like conservation, forestry, and rural development for now.

Thompson’s plan would reduce spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $290 billion over the next decade while increasing funding for the farmer safety net, crop insurance, and trade programs by about $60 billion. This package will be part of the larger “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” which Republicans are working on to extend and expand the 2017 tax cuts while cutting spending by scaling back programs like SNAP and Medicaid.

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Starting Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin accepting applications for financial assistance from farmers impacted by low commodity prices. This aid, approved by Congress last year, aims to provide much-needed support.

As part of the government funding package passed in December, $10 billion was allocated to supplement existing farm subsidy programs that help sustain U.S. crops. Through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, farmers growing eligible crops like wheat, corn, barley, and oats will receive payments based on acreage.

Farmers interested in applying can reach out to their local FSA office to request an application. The deadline to submit applications is August 15, 2025.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is raising concerns about John Deere’s repair policies, saying the company is making it harder for farmers and independent repair providers to fix their equipment.

She argues that by limiting repair options, John Deere is essentially forcing farmers to use its services, even when independent providers might offer quicker or more affordable alternatives. “Requiring farmers to use John Deere for repairs ultimately drives up costs, and that’s just not fair,” said Attorney General Mayes.

However, Arizona Farm Bureau President John Boelts believes the issue has already been addressed through an agreement between the American Farm Bureau Federation and John Deere. “I think some people may not realize what’s already been worked out, so this seems like a waste of taxpayer resources,” Boelts said. “Manufacturers have specific requirements for their equipment, and those have been considered.”

In response, the attorney general’s office emphasized that the Farm Bureau is not involved in the lawsuit and that legal claims against John Deere still need to be addressed in court.

“The Farm Bureau is not a plaintiff in this case. There are still unresolved claims regarding John Deere’s alleged unfair competition and restrictions that need to be heard in court,” they stated.

Attorney General Mayes contends that these restrictions violate the Arizona Uniform State Antitrust Act. Meanwhile, the Arizona Farm Bureau says they are open to discussions with the attorney general on this and other issues.