Senate farm bill draft focuses on farm economy, keeps ‘Big Beautiful’ SNAP cuts

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  • The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released its 2026 Farm Bill draft. (Photo from USDA)
    The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry released its 2026 Farm Bill draft. (Photo from USDA)

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    Nearly two months after the U.S. House passed a farm bill proposal, the Senate Agriculture Committee has released an initial draft of the omnibus legislation that covers everything from crop insurance to nutrition assistance.

    The farm bill draft, dubbed the Agricultural Act of 2026 and put forward by Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., e…