NSP applauds Senate Ag Committee for farm policy priorities in reconciliation package
WASHINGTON (June 12, 2025) —The National Sorghum Producers (NSP) appreciates the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry’s inclusion of key farm safety net provisions in its reconciliation package and welcomes the continued focus on strengthening farm policy for U.S. agricultural producers.
“Sorghum producers rely on practical, effective policy to remain competitive in an increasingly volatile global market,” said NSP Chair Amy France, a farmer from Scott City, Kan. “The Senate’s proposal, much like the House version, makes significant steps in the right direction by extending key risk management tools, increasing reference prices and continuing vital investments in conservation initiatives and biofuel programs.”
NSP applauds Chairman John Boozman’s (R-Ark.) inclusion of key provisions, including the extension and enhancement of PLC and ARC through 2031. The package also improves ARC’s payment calculations, enhances access and affordability for crop insurance and increases funding for trade promotion and agricultural research — all crucial priorities for U.S. sorghum producers.
“These updates are not just welcome, they’re necessary,” France said. “Producers are facing tight margins and ongoing uncertainty. Improving farm safety net tools while committing resources to expanding export markets gives farmers the stability needed to encourage continued investment in their operations and rural communities.”
NSP applauds Chairman Boozman and House Agriculture Committee Chairman G.T. Thompson (R-Pa.) for their important efforts to strengthen the farm safety net for sorghum growers and their families across the nation. We urge Congress to consider and quickly approve these smart investments for the future of America’s farming industry.
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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.