Bismarck, N.D. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) convened a roundtable to discuss the recent House passage of the Farm Bill and its impact on the state’s agriculture economy. The event brought together representatives from key farm organizations and local producers to share perspectives on the legislation and outline priorities as the bill moves to the Senate. 

“We had a great discussion on what a five-year Farm Bill means for North Dakota farmers and ranchers,” Fedorchak said. “This legislation strengthens the tools our producers rely on while reinforcing the pro-growth policies we’ve already delivered. Hearing directly from producers is critical as we continue advancing policies that support their success and provide certainty. North Dakota producers help feed and fuel the world, and their input is essential as we work to get a final Farm Bill across the finish line.” 

During the roundtable, Fedorchak highlighted key policies secured in the House-passed bill, including strengthened crop insurance and reference prices, expanded access to credit, and improvements to conservation and rural development programs. The legislation builds on provisions enacted in the Working Families Tax Cuts, codifying and expanding those gains for farmers and ranchers.  

Fedorchak also provided an update on year-round E15, a priority she has helped lead in Congress as Co-Chair of the Biofuels Caucus. She worked alongside fellow agriculture-state members to secure a commitment from leadership for a standalone vote on the legislation she helped craft. That vote will be May 13. 

In addition to the Farm Bill, participants talked about growing opportunities in animal agriculture and emphasized the importance of increasing domestic markets for commodities like year-round E15. Other topics included the need to decrease input costs and help young producers get started. They also expressed support for Fedorchak’s amendment directing the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of providing storage facility loans for on-farm fertilizer storage—an idea brought to her directly by a North Dakota farmer. Producers noted the proposal could significantly reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. 

The Farm Bill passed out of committee with bipartisan support and cleared the House floor by a bipartisan vote of 224-200—marking the first time the House has passed a full five-year Farm Bill since 2018. The legislation now heads to the Senate for further consideration.