(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday, the House made it official by passing President Donald Trump’s signature tax and spending bill, narrowly advancing the Senate version of the legislation in a 218-214 vote. More agriculture groups have been sharing their reaction to the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill throughout the day.
National Sorghum Producers applauded final congressional passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” that included significant gains for sorghum growers including increased reference prices, improvements to ARC and PLC programs, crop insurance improvements, extension of the 45Z clean fuel production credit and more. “This is a strong step forward for producers who have waited too long for the certainty they need to plan ahead,” said NSP Chair Amy France, a farmer from Scott City, Kan. “We thank House Agriculture Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman for their leadership in making sure farmers were at the center of this effort.”
The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) praised the final passage of the budget reconciliation bill by Congress, highlighting the permanent extension of Section 199A as a major victory for America’s farmers and cooperatives.
“With this bill now headed to the president’s desk, Congress has taken decisive action to prevent a massive tax increase on agriculture—an increase that would have exceeded more than $2 billion had Section 199A been allowed to expire,” said Chuck Conner, President and CEO of NCFC. “Making Section 199A permanent ensures that farmer-owned cooperatives and the producers who rely on them are treated fairly in the tax code.”
:This is a vital step forward in safeguarding the cooperative model—a model that keeps more value in rural communities, strengthens the family farm, and supports a resilient agricultural economy,” Conner said. “Congress has demonstrated that it understands what’s at stake for rural America.”
NCFC also recognized Congress for extending other key tax provisions in the bill, including Section 179 expensing and the clean fuel production credit under Section 45Z. These measures provide co-ops and producers with long-term incentives to invest in innovation, infrastructure, and sustainability. “As we await the president’s signature, we urge the administration to move quickly to enact this important legislation,” said Conner. “America’s farmers and co-ops need the certainty and support this bill delivers.”
The National Oilseed Processors Association highlighted that the legislation protects U.S. taxpayer resources by limiting eligibility for the 45Z credit to feedstocks grown and produced in North America. This critical provision disqualifies imports such as Chinese used cooking oil (UCO) and foreign tallow from receiving U.S. clean fuel tax incentives, helping ensure a level playing field for American-grown oilseeds like soy and canola.
“We applaud Congressional leaders for their work to improve this tax provision to ensure it is effective for U.S. farmers, oilseed processors and biofuel producers,” said Devin Mogler, President and CEO of NOPA. “Coupled with strong RVOs, this new tax policy positions the industry for continued growth by prioritizing feedstocks grown and produced here in the U.S.”
The National Cotton Council (NCC) applauded the U.S. House of Representatives for its passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which includes provisions critical to the future of U.S. agriculture.
“The National Cotton Council commends the House of Representatives for their diligent work and support in passing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” said NCC Chairman Patrick Johnson. “This legislation represents a significant step forward for cotton producers, the cotton supply chain, and the broader agricultural community providing vital support to help us continue to provide the world with the highest quality fiber while navigating ongoing challenges.”
“We look forward to working collaboratively with the USDA on implementation to help ensure that the benefits of the OBBBA are realized across the country,” Johnson stated.
National Farmers Union (NFU) President Rob Larew also commented on the passage saying in a statement that “We appreciate the efforts of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees to include long-overdue investments for family farmers and ranchers in this legislation. The bill strengthens the farm safety net, supports biofuels and conservation, and extends key tax incentives that help keep family farm operations viable. These wins reflect persistent advocacy from our Farmers Union members across the country, who raised their voices during our Week of Action in May.”
“However, these gains are paired with harmful tradeoffs,” Larew added. “Cuts to SNAP divide the farm bill coalition and reductions in Medicaid will have harmful effects on millions of Americans. Farm policy should unite us. This approach undermines the foundation of the farm bill and puts its future at risk. Now, we urge lawmakers to build on these investments and finish the job. A comprehensive farm bill policy is still urgently needed, one that strengthens rural communities, ensures fair markets, and reflects the full scope of challenges facing today’s farm families. We look forward to continuing our work with both House and Senate leaders to get this done.”
American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) President and CEO Andy LaVigne issued the following statement after the bill’s passage, saying in part that “This Bill delivers significant achievements, providing critical support for America’s farmers and ranchers. The legislation includes important provisions such as updates to the Farm Safety Net, extends the 45Z credit for clean fuel production, and makes long term investments in conservation. However, there is still important work to be addressed in agricultural research, conservation, and other regulatory reforms and we urge Members of Congress to continue this forward momentum to address critical remaining regulatory and programmatic updates. ASTA looks forward to working with Congress and the administration on implementation of the OBBBA and further meeting American agriculture and seed industry priorities through future legislation.”
Jim Bair, President and CEO of the U.S. Apple Association also commented saying in a statement that “We thank Chairmen Thompson and Boozman and their teams for prioritizing critical investments in specialty crops. The ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ is a win for apple growers. USApple and our specialty crop allies advocated tirelessly for key programs including research and export promotion efforts which received increased funding. USApple also supported tax provisions such as estate tax relief and bonus depreciation.”
The bill, passed through Congress’ reconciliation process, also establishes the new Supplemental Agricultural Trade Promotion Program and provides $285 million annually in permanent mandatory funding. This complements USDA’s Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development (FMD) programs, which are typically funded at about $235 million combined annually—effectively doubling USDA’s total funding for programming dedicated to increasing U.S. agriculture exports.
“We are grateful for Congress increasing its investment in trade promotion funding, which is essential to expanding opportunities for U.S. dairy exports in competitive global markets,” said Krysta Harden, US. Dairy Export Council President and CEO. “These are extremely popular programs that we know work and provide a return on investment. This funding will help ensure that America’s dairy producers can reach more consumers around the world with high-quality, sustainably produced products, driving growth for the U.S. dairy industry and rural communities around the country.”
