June 26, 2026: Farm Bill Draft Released as Trade Discussions Continue

Top agriculture headlines this week include the Senate's Farm Bill draft, trade developments that could lead to impacting U.S. exports and the latest updates from the field. The Senate released its long-awaited Farm Bill draft this week, marking the first major step toward reauthorizing the legislation in nearly three years. This week's headlines also include new developments in global trade, as a proposed agreement with Iran could create additional export opportunities for U.S. corn, soybeans and wheat. We'll also cover the latest crop conditions, growing disease pressure across the Corn Belt, New World screwworm response efforts and other stories impacting agriculture as producers head into the heart of the growing season. This week’s interview features Duane Stateler, immediate past president of the National Pork Producers Council and an Ohio pork producer. He discusses the ongoing debate surrounding California’s Proposition 12, how it continues to create challenges for U.S. pork producers and what the industry is watching as Congress works through the Farm Bill. Stateler also shares the producer perspective on why a federal solution remains a priority for the pork industry. Stay connected with us for daily agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, along with our weekly videos!