The new rules for hemp sales won’t go into effect until November of next year.

The sweeping legislation that funds everything from agricultural subsidies to nutrition assistance and conservation program is two years overdue for a full refresh.

The farm bill’s current price thresholds don’t reflect higher production costs like gas, machinery and chemicals, all of which have gotten more expensive.

Purdue’s Farmer Sentiment Index hit an 8-year low in August.

Will there be a new Farm Bill this year? Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates? These are a few of the questions top of mind for Brian Duncan, farmer and president of the Illinois Farm Bureau.

The average age of farmers is increasing as young aspiring farmers face financial barrier to starting up.

The current bill, which funds everything from crop insurance to nutrition programs, was set to expire back in September. Congress gave itself a yearlong extension to negotiate an update — but it could take even longer than that.

Most day care centers cater to parents with 9-to-5 jobs. New funding could help child care facilities expand their offerings.

Some farmers say their business models depend on the crop insurance and getting rid of the program would drive up food prices.

If an extension or replacement bill isn’t passed by the new year, there could be major consequences for farmers and consumers.