Farm Bureau members share how federal policies impact their farm operations.

The prospect that Congress will approve a new farm bill this fall is slim to none, lawmakers told a contingent of Iowa farmers who visited Washington last week during Iowa Farm Bureau’s National Policy Trip.

Legislative engagement to hash out critical measures such as crop insurance, reference prices, or incentive and loan programs likely will be moved to next year after the 2024 election, Sens. Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst said, as few discussions are underway and time is limited this year.

Conversations need to happen, Ernst said, as congressional leaders navigate the complexities of pairing farm programs with nutrition and food...