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On Friday, July 24, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7608, a fiscal year 2021 funding bill that provides for U.S. agriculture and USDA programs, in addition to rural development, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Department of Interior (DOI) programs.
Separate from the recent standalone trade mitigation and coronavirus assistance provided to farmers, this annual funding package supports the vital work of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), National Organic Program, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). In total, the House bill provides $153 billion in funding for FY2021 – an increase of $331 million from last year.
Other highlights of the bill include:
The Senate is currently working on their version of the annual agriculture funding bill, which will then be reconciled with the House bill before final passage and presentation to President Trump for his signature.
Farming has never been more challenging, which is why Western Growers invests in fully committed advocates – your advocates – in Sacramento, Phoenix, and Washington, D.C. Only Western Growers offers members so many business services, supported by more than 400 dedicated employees.