Farm Bill Faces September 30 Expiration Amid Partisan Gridlock

The 2018 farm bill is set to expire on September 30, 2026, with hundreds of programs still needing updates in a full, 12-title bill. Partisan gridlock, particularly over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) state cost share, has stalled the Senate Agriculture Committee's proposed 'Agricultural Act of 2026,' despite the House having passed its version in April.