John Boozman

06/26/2026 | Press release | Archived content

What They Are Saying: Arkansas Agriculture Leaders Praise Boozman’s Farm Bill 2.0 Discussion Draft

WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the discussion draft for Farm Bill 2.0 on Tuesday. Built for the people who feed America, the proposal delivers more certainty for farm families, rural communities and the nation's food supply. Arkansas agriculture leaders are applauding the Senate plan.

Here's what they're saying:

"Arkansas farmers and ranchers appreciate Sen. John Boozman and the Senate Agriculture Committee for releasing a farm bill proposal that strengthens the farm safety net and addresses the challenges facing agriculture and rural communities. We urge Congress to build on this momentum and deliver meaningful economic assistance, especially for row crop and specialty crop farmers who face historically difficult economic conditions." -Arkansas Farm Bureau President Dan Wright

"We appreciate Chairman Boozman for developing this discussion draft during a critical time on our farms. Cotton producers and farm families across the country are navigating sustained price pressure, high input costs, and ongoing market uncertainty. This draft legislation strengthens the farm safety net, sharpens risk management tools, sustains key research, expands trade opportunities, and reinvests in the long-term success of rural America." -NCC Chairman Nathan Reed

"Riceland Foods applauds Chairman Boozman and the Senate Agriculture Committee for advancing the Farm Bill and releasing the Agricultural Act of 2026. This is an important next step as Congress looks to provide long term certainty and build onto the improvements that were made under the Working Families Tax Cut Act, known to many as the One Big Beautiful Bill. We encourage Congress to work together to advance a modern, bipartisan farm bill that supports farmers and ensures a strong and reliable U.S. food supply." -Rich Hillman, Riceland Foods Chairman

"Senator Boozman's Farm Bill proposal includes several provisions that directly address challenges facing Arkansas cattle producers. From strengthening disaster programs and supporting rural veterinarians to investing in research on emerging livestock diseases like theileria and improving foreign animal disease preparedness, these policies help ensure producers have the tools they need to continue feeding our country." -Don Hubbell, Arkansas Cattlemen's Association President

"With 70 percent of Arkansas's forests in private hands, conservation easements are one of the most powerful tools we have to protect what matters most - clean water, wildlife habitat, and the rural economies that depend on healthy forests. From the riparian corridors of the Illinois River to the working woodlands, the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust has placed thousands of acres of forest into permanent conservation through easements. A dedicated funding source for the acquisition of conservation easements on privately owned forests will increase the pace of conservation in one of the country's fastest growing metro areas. As land prices continue to soar, incentives like this will benefit both landowners and the communities in which they live." -Grady Spann, executive director & CEO, Northwest Arkansas Land Trust

"This Farm Bill text is a strong commitment to America's farmers and the communities where we live and work. Catfish farmers appreciate the focus on resiliency, risk management, and the promotion of U.S. agriculture products like farm-raised catfish. We thank Chairman Boozman and the Senate Agriculture Committee members who are working to ensure our industry remains competitive and sustainable for generations to come." -Chad Causey, EVP, Catfish Farmers of America

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