Fedorchak helps advance Farm Bill, deliver certainty for North Dakota producers

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, comprehensive legislation to strengthen the farm safety net, expand access to credit, and deliver long-term certainty for North Dakota's farmers and ranchers. The bill passed out of committee with bipartisan support and cleared the House floor by a vote of 224-200-marking the first time the House has passed a full five-year Farm Bill since 2018.

"Getting a full five-year Farm Bill passed in the House for the first time since 2018 is a major win for agriculture and for North Dakota," Fedorchak said. "Our producers need certainty, not short-term extensions, and this bill delivers. It strengthens the farm safety net, locks in key improvements we've fought for, and gives farmers and ranchers the tools they need to manage risk, invest in their operations, and plan for the future. I was proud to help get this across the finish line."

The bill builds on key improvements secured in last year's Working Families Tax Cuts by locking in higher reference prices and strengthening crop insurance-core tools producers rely on to manage risk in an uncertain environment. The legislation also reinforces voluntary, locally led conservation efforts and working lands program, and strengthens tools that help producers access financing amid rising borrowing costs. These were both top priorities for rural communities across North Dakota.

Fedorchak successfully secured passage of her amendment directing the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of providing storage facility loans to producers for on-farm fertilizer storage. The proposal was inspired by a North Dakota farmer who shared the idea directly with Fedorchak during a meeting in her Washington, D.C. office.

"This is exactly how representative government should work," Fedorchak added. "A North Dakota producer brought forward a practical idea to improve operations and manage input costs, and now it's included in the Farm Bill. Giving farmers more flexibility to store fertilizer when prices are low can make a real difference on the bottom line."

Fedorchak also played a leading role in advocating for year-round access to E15. While that provision was not included in the final package, she joined fellow agriculture-state members in negotiating a deal with Speaker Mike Johnson to secure a standalone vote on the legislation she helped craft on May 13, 2026.

Title-by-Title Background:

Title I - Commodities

Strengthens the farm safety net through ARC/PLC programs, marketing loans, and disaster assistance. Builds on prior wins by maintaining higher reference prices and expanding flexibility for producers.

Title II - Conservation

Supports voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs like EQIP and CSP, improves program delivery, and reauthorizes CRP while promoting precision agriculture.

Title III - Trade

Expands market access for U.S. agriculture, reduces bureaucratic barriers, and strengthens export promotion programs to support producers and address global food needs.

Title IV - Nutrition

Improves access to nutrition programs, strengthens accountability, and advances reforms that better connect agriculture with food assistance programs.

Title V - Credit

Enhances access to capital for producers, with a focus on beginning and young farmers, and strengthens rural lending tools amid higher interest rates.

Title VI - Rural Development

Invests in broadband, water infrastructure, health care access, and workforce development to support strong rural communities.

Title VII - Research, Extension, and Related Matters

Supports agricultural innovation through research funding, land-grant institutions, and advancements in automation and specialty crops.

Title VIII - Forestry

Promotes active forest management, reduces wildfire risk, and supports rural economies through forest product markets.

Title IX - Energy

Expands access to energy efficiency programs and supports growth in biofuels and bioproducts, including infrastructure for higher fuel blends.

Title X - Horticulture and Regulatory Reform

Supports specialty crops, organic production, and delivers regulatory reforms to reduce burdens on producers.

Title XI - Crop Insurance

Strengthens crop insurance as a core risk management tool and expands access for underserved crops.

Title XII - Miscellaneous

Addresses livestock health, foreign animal disease preparedness, and support for beginning farmers, along with other key provisions.