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Lawmakers continue what’s described as “intense negotiations” over what’s going to be included with a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill. It’s not clear yet that GOP leaders will agree to add a package of market relief for farmers.

Democrats on the House and Senate Agriculture committees are proposing $10 billion in market relief for farmers as the parties spar over an extension of the 2018 farm bill, Agri-Pulse has learned. House GOP leaders, however, have so far objected to the method used to cover the cost of the farm payments. 

Year after year of drought and intense heat that have cooked crops in Texas also have fueled a clash between USDA and the crop insurance industry that has spilled over into discussions of a new farm bill.

Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., has joined the race to lead Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee. 

Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., will challenge current House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott, D-Ga., for the top Democratic role on the panel. 

The Senate Appropriations Committee met Wednesday to discuss the need for disaster funding across different sectors. Deputy Agriculture Secretary Xochitl Torres Small and other representatives of the administration appeared before the committee to discuss ongoing work to recover from disasters like Hurricane Helene and Milton.

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson is ready to move another extension of the 2018 farm bill, acknowledging to reporters Monday evening that lawmakers are unlikely to consider the measure in the lame duck session. “We’re prepared for an extension,” Thompson said. 

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., released the text of her draft farm bill on Monday with just weeks remaining in this Congress. The bill would limit the Trump administration's ability to use the Commodity Credit Corporation to compensate farmers for the impact of a new trade war.

Congressional Republicans are likely to move quickly to carry out President-elect Donald Trump’s top legislative priority by extending expiring tax provisions and enacting new tax cuts, and some farm bill measures could go along for the ride.

A possible relief package for farmers is in play as lawmakers return to Washington the first time since Donald Trump's sweeping victory, and Senate Republicans are set to elect a leader who will be critical to carrying out the president-elect's legislative agenda.