"I think Chairman [Frank Lucas (R-OK)] and the committee have done an awful lot of good work. No decisions about coming to the floor," Boehner told reporters during a press conference. He also said he had some reservations about provisions in the bill, citing what he called "a Society-style dairy program" as an example.
The lack of a timeline is worrying for agricultural interests as current farm bill expires September 30 and there are only a handful of working days left before August recess. Politico reported late Thursday that the bill is one "republican leaders seem to want nothing to do with" and unlikely to see a floor vote -- a decision that would infuriate both sides of the aisle and likely force Congress to vote on an extension of current policy.
The House version of the bill, which cleared the ag committee by a 35-11 vote, cuts $16.5 billion from food stamps, roughly $12 billion more the Senate version of the bill that cleared the upper chamber last month. While both bills eliminate direct payments -- which have become increasingly controversial as both farm income and deficits soar -- the House bill added a new price support system and new insurance for rice and peanut farmers who found the Senate's safety net lacking.
Food Safety-Related Issues
During markup the committee defeated an amendment by Rep. Vicki Hartzler (R-MO), 20-25, that would have repealed catfish inspection at the USDA. A similar amendment was added to the Senate version after Sens. John McCain (R-AZ) and John Kerry (D-MA) sharply criticized the program as wasteful (the Government Accountability Office also deemed the program duplicative and questioned whether there would be a food safety benefit).
In committee, Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR), argued that the inspection program is necessary. Committee ranking member Colin Peterson (D-MN) commented that he believes the program is not duplicative because it simply moves inspection from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to the USDA.
By voice vote the committee adopted an amendment by Rep. Dennis Cardoza (D-CA) that directs USDA to study the feasibility of an insurance program for growers negatively impacted by -- but did not cause -- recalls or foodborne illness outbreaks. A similar amendment was added to the Senate version by Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA).
The committee also approved amendments to require the USDA to submit a report within 90 days after the farm is enacted detailing how the department will comply with the recent World Trade Organization ruling against the U.S. country-of-origin labeling program and to repeal rules that the USDA's Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration implemented under the 2008 farm bill and stop USDA from further work on related regulations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) In the first six months of 2026, Ha Tinh province continued to implement comprehensive solutions to combat IUU fishing; strictly manage the fishing fleet, control fishing vessels entering and leaving ports, operate vessel tracking devices, trace the origin of seafood, and severely punish violations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's tilapia exports reached USD 7 million in June 2026, down 32% compared with the same month in 2025. Nevertheless, thanks to strong growth in the first five months of the year, cumulative tilapia exports in the first half of 2026 totaled USD 69 million, up 67% year on year.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Sa Giang Import-Export Joint Stock Company, a member of the Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), has been honored with the "Famous Brand - Competitive Vietnamese Brand 2026" certification at an award ceremony organized by the Vietnam Intellectual Property Association (VIPA).
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China imported nearly $1.4 billion worth of Vietnamese seafood in the first half of the year, a 40% increase compared to the same period last year, surpassing the US to become the largest export market for the industry.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) As part of Vietfish 2026, the International Seafood Hosted Buyer Program has been designed as a dedicated B2B matchmaking initiative for selected international buyers. The program provides opportunities to meet directly with Vietnamese seafood companies, gain market insights, and experience Vietnam's seafood supply chain firsthand.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) A Story from Cà Mau’s Coast It’s 5 AM in Cà Mau. Minh, a third-generation fisherman, is ready to set sail. But unlike his father and grandfather, his boat no longer runs on an old diesel engine that burns fuel and clouds the sky with smoke. Instead, it’s powered by a hybrid engine that saves 40% fuel—funded by an ESG program from a major seafood exporter.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam's pangasius industry is shifting its focus from increasing production volume to enhancing value-added products in order to meet the increasingly stringent requirements of export markets. In An Giang Province—the country's leading hub for pangasius farming and processing—businesses and farmers are prioritizing product quality, traceability, food safety, and sustainable development rather than expanding output.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Following strong growth in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Sweden continued to edge higher during the first five months of 2026. However, the picture is far from straightforward. Orders have fluctuated significantly from month to month, indicating that this market remains cautious, with purchasing decisions closely tied to actual demand and the import cycles of Nordic distributors rather than to a steady upward trend.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) China’s shrimp imports in the first five months of 2026 continued to surpass the same period in 2025, indicating that demand in the world’s largest seafood-consuming market remains strong. However, behind the growth figures lies an increasingly competitive landscape: Ecuador dominates the competitively priced whiteleg shrimp segment, India remains the second-largest supplier, while Vietnam stands out in the lobster segment but still needs to strengthen its advantages through quality, traceability, and reliable supply.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Lobster exports to China continued to surge in the first half of this year, putting the lobster industry on the verge of reaching an export value exceeding $1 billion.
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