National Sorghum Producers disappointed as Senate farm bill does not advance
WASHINGTON (Aug. 5, 2026) — The Agricultural Act of 2026 failed to receive enough votes to advance from the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry on Thursday. The bill included key sorghum priorities, including permanent, nationwide, year-round E15 sales and Sen. Jerry Moran’s Food for Peace amendment.
In response, National Sorghum Producers Chair Amy France, a sorghum farmer from Scott City, Kansas, issued the following statement:
“We are disappointed that the committee failed to advance legislation important to farmers and rural America. Especially at a time when producers are facing weak prices, high costs and continued uncertainty.
We urge senators in both parties to return to the table as soon as possible. Congress needs to deliver a bipartisan farm bill that provides farmers certainty, expands markets through year-round E15 and preserves Sen. Moran’s Food for Peace amendment.”
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About National Sorghum Producers
National Sorghum Producers represents U.S. sorghum producers and serves as the voice of the sorghum industry coast to coast through legislative and regulatory representation and education. To learn more about NSP, visit www.sorghumgrowers.com.