Congress is unlikely to pass a new farm bill before the current one expires, but South Dakota’s congressional delegation is confident in its passage by the end of the year.
While both the 2018 farm bill and government funding are set to expire on September 30, South Dakota’s Senators anticipate addressing government funding first.
Sen. Mike Rounds suggests that an extension of the current farm bill is probable while work continues on the new one, with the goal of completing it by year-end.
The delegation aims to include provisions directing the U.S. Trade delegation to negotiate mandatory country of origin labeling on meat products.
Despite the delay being a typical occurrence in Congress, the delegation is committed to finalizing the farm bill in the coming months, despite potential challenges in the Republican-controlled House.