NEWS BRIEF
CBS News reports that the latest extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expired Sept. 30 while Congress had not reached agreement on a new long-term agriculture policy. The legislation covers federal farm safety-net programs, conservation, crop-insurance support and food assistance.
The report says a Weld County farmer, Marc Arnusch, reduced planted acreage amid persistent drought and described rising operating costs and lower commodity prices. The House and Senate Agriculture Committee have advanced separate Farm Bill measures, but lawmakers have not finalized a bill.
What to know
The Farm Bill extension has expired without a final congressional agreement. CBS News reports that Colorado producers are watching the negotiations as drought, production costs and commodity prices create uncertainty for farm operations.
Reporting: Kelly Werthmann · CBS News · 09-30-2026
