WASHINGTON, D.C. — Farm Credit Council President and CEO Christy Seyfert made the following statement after the House Agriculture Committee’s markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026.

“Farm Credit is grateful to Chairman Thompson and all members of the House Agriculture Committee for their work on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 essential to supporting agriculture and rural America. This key measure brings us one step closer to the passage of a complete, five-year Farm Bill, and we appreciate the Committee’s commitment to supporting farmers, ranchers and rural communities across the country.

“With rural America facing intense economic pressure, this bipartisan proposal is essential, offering updated credit provisions to increase credit availability for farmers and ranchers, modernize and streamline programs, and reduce regulatory burdens on producers and their ag lenders. By improving financing options for community facilities, increasing Farm Service Agency (FSA) guarantee and direct loan limits, and allowing USDA to recognize modern farm structures to help family farms, this bill strengthens the backbone of rural America. Farm Credit looks forward to working with the House and Senate toward swift, bipartisan action to pass Farm Bill 2.0 into law this year.