Senate farm bill draft focuses on farm economy, keeps ‘Big Beautiful’ SNAP cuts

The Senate Agriculture Committee has unveiled its draft of the Agricultural Act of 2026, a comprehensive farm bill that aims to bolster the farm economy through expanded crop insurance while maintaining significant cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This legislation, spearheaded by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., seeks to balance agricultural support with budgetary constraints, sparking debate on the future of food assistance programs. The ongoing tension between supporting rural economies and managing federal spending highlights the complex challenges lawmakers face in crafting effective, sustainable policies.