The House reconciliation bill that passed on May 22 contains several provisions that are favorable to dairy farmers, according to Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative.
Edge says the package from the House includes a $56.4 billion increase for farm bill programs and is one of the most sweeping rewrites of agricultural and nutrition policy in years, bringing much-needed adjustments to key agriculture programs.
The bill included key Edge policy priorities: continuation of the Dairy Margin Coverage Program through 2031 and an increase in the Tier 1 coverage cap by 1 million pounds of milk to 6 million, and the expansion of commodity programs with reference prices receiving a 10 percent hike.
Additionally, the bill includes important provisions for crop insurance, increased conservation programs, additional investments in animal health, along with expanded support for agricultural trade programs.
“We appreciate the support of the House leadership and members of Congress that helped deliver movement on several key policy priorities for Edge dairy farmer members,” says Edge CEO Tim Trotter. “We look forward to working with Congress to ensure these critical provisions for the dairy industry remain at the forefront as the bill moves over to the Senate for consideration.”
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