U.S. Senator Jerry Moran addressed the Senate Floor on September 18, emphasizing the need to pass a new Farm Bill and deliver immediate support to ranchers, farmers, and producers across Kansas and the nation.

“Decisions not to get a farm bill done have come home to roost,” said Moran. “Farm income has declined 43% over the past 5 years, and net farm income is expected to be 27% lower this year than it was in 2022. Our agricultural trade deficit, something we were always proud about as we exported more than we imported in agriculture, it’s at a $42.5 billion deficit. We import more than we export. That puts our farmers even more at risk, and it threatens the stability and security of our national economy.”

Senator Moran criticized the current Farm Bill, stating it fails to provide adequate relief or safety nets for farmers and does not reflect the current state of the farm economy. He pointed out that rising production costs and declining market prices are worsening the financial situation for the agriculture industry. Moran stressed that the status quo is unacceptable and called for the passage of a new, long-term Farm Bill along with immediate supplemental relief for farmers. He said that without successful farmers, the future of many communities is at risk.