2024 Farm Bill Status. Congress has an opportunity right now to include $14 billion in inflation reduction act (ira) climate conservation funding in the farm bill budget, and to retain the climate. The sprawling bill, more than 1,500 pages, includes $10 billion in direct economic assistance for farmers and another $21 billion in disaster relief for farmers.

The slowest dance on capitol hill, the writing of a new farm bill, gained tempo may 1 when both the house and senate ag committees released versions of their bills. Restarting stalled negotiations on a new farm bill is on the congressional agenda when lawmakers return to washington monday.