Big Bill, Big Backup: What the Safety Net Looks Like

You’ve heard the name—“One Big Beautiful Bill.” It’s a sweeping piece of legislation getting plenty of attention in Washington. But what’s in it for agriculture? According to a Market Intel report from the American Farm Bureau Federation, there are some important pieces farmers and ranchers should be aware of—starting with the farm bill and the safety net.

The proposal outlines a framework for strengthening the farm safety net—meaning support for crop insurance and commodity programs that many of you rely on to manage risk. It signals continued support for ARC and PLC programs, though full details will come later. There's also discussion about disaster relief programs and ensuring more predictable funding.

These provisions aren’t final, but the direction matters—and AFBF is keeping a close eye on how they might play out across the row crops, cotton, peanuts, and other staples here in the Southeast.

This is the first of four updates this week. We’ll keep things short and sweet—but if you want to go deep, you can always head over to fb.org for more.