Next Farm Bill Primer Series

This report constitutes a guide to a series of two-page research products that examine the various programs and policies that comprise omnibus legislation on farm and food policy, commonly known as “the 2018 farm bill.” The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334), or 2018 farm bill, was signed into law on December 20, 2018. Congress enacted a one-year extension in November 2023 for 2024 (P.L. 118-22, Division B, §102) and a second one-year extension in December 2024 to cover FY2025 and the 2025 crop year (P.L. 118-158, Division D). As such, many farm bill programs will expire in 2025 unless Congress extends their authorization through a new farm bill or other legislation. The research products listed in this report also identify issues that may arise as Congress engages in the process of writing a next farm bill, as well as some policy options lawmakers could consider during the legislative process. Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill Farm bill