The Senate Farm Bill remains stalled over a dispute of SNAP provisions. Democrats are seeking more time before new requirements tied to state error rates take effect. Meanwhile, Republicans argue farmers shouldn't be held responsible for problems they don't control. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair John Bozeman says Republicans have already offered more time, and they're not willing to go much further.

The final week of April brought major developments for agricultural policy in Washington, D.C., as lawmakers pushed forward on one of the most significant pieces of legislation for farmers and ranchers—the Farm Bill.

American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall addressed Kansas farmers and ranchers on Sunday as the keynote speaker at the 107th Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Manhattan. His message focused on federal relief efforts, the future of the farm bill, and ongoing priorities in Washington, D.C.—all at the forefront of discussions heading into 2025.