As mentioned last week, the puzzle pieces to develop a new farm bill funding reauthorization are being put in place by Congress and industry groups. This past week, the American Soybean Association's 2023 farm bill priorities were announced with a focus on safety net language as well as conservation, trade, energy and a handful of other aspects of the legislation.
“Getting to this point has involved a thoughtful information-gathering process that began back in September 2021," ASA President Brad Doyle said in a statement. "We wanted to assure as many farmer voices and soy states as possible were involved to make this a comprehensive list tailored to their needs. We look forward to sharing with our congressional leaders as a helpful resource and reminder that ASA is available to assist with the farm bill reauthorization process.”
Five priorities are paramount for the group in the next farm bill: improving the farm safety net for soybeans in Title I, continuing incentive-based conservation programs, promoting U.S. commodities globally, building biobased and biofuel opportunities, and increasing broadband coverage in rural America.