Several agriculture and industry leaders called on Congress to pass a new farm bill during a visit to Boise on Friday that was organized by the Western Caucus Foundation. A federal farm bill is a massive bill typically passed by Congress every five years.

BOISE — Farm and ranching advocates are pushing for Congress to pass the House version of the 2024 Farm Bill, and to deregulate the industry as much as possible.

Former President Donald Trump is urging a government shutdown unless Congress passes a bill requiring ID to register to vote.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is encouraged by congressional talks aimed at getting a farm bill passed this year and urged lawmakers to be “practical” as they iron our disagreements over reference prices and nutrition assistance.

Experts say a temporary measure that extended the life of the farm bill last year is likely to expire at the end of this month.

Ohio farmers worry how bad things might get for themselves and their neighbors if the U.S. Congress fails to pass a farm bill this month.