"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 Vicki Hartzler (R-MO), 20-25, that would have repealed catfish inspection at the USDA.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) The “Moringa Noodles Salad” product by Sa Giang Import-Export Corporation was honored as one of the “Top 10 Winning Products” at the THAIFEX – Anuga taste Innovation Show 2026, held as part of THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a fairly strong upward trend in 2025, Vietnam’s clam exports entered 2026 with a mixed picture: strong growth at the beginning of the year, followed by a slowdown from March onward. According to Vietnam Customs data, Vietnam’s clam export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached more than USD 38 million, up 2% compared to the same period in 2025.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s pangasius industry is facing new opportunities to expand its development space as many localities and businesses begin promoting marine farming models aimed at diversifying farming areas and adapting to climate change. However, for pangasius to truly “go offshore” and develop into a large-scale industry segment, significant challenges related to technology, broodstock, and markets still need to be addressed.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) Vietnam’s tilapia exports in April 2026 reached USD 11 million, up 92% compared to the same period in 2025. This strong growth indicates that Vietnamese tilapia products are continuing to penetrate and expand rapidly in international markets. Cumulative export turnover in the first four months of 2026 reached USD 49 million, up 151% year-on-year.
(seafood.vasep.com) At VietShrimp Asia 2026, disease management trends in shrimp farming are shifting strongly from treatment-based approaches toward proactive prevention through environmental and pond ecosystem control.
(vasep.com.vn) After a period of strong growth, with export turnover reaching USD 38 million in Q1/2026 — up 174% year-on-year — the sector’s rapid expansion clearly reflects growing market opportunities.
(vasep.com.vn) In the first quarter of 2026, Vietnam’s pangasius exports to the ASEAN bloc reached USD 44 million, up 7% compared to the same period in 2025. After falling to the lowest level of the quarter at USD 9 million in February — reflecting the seasonal slowdown in orders after the festive period — exports recovered strongly to USD 18 million in March, the highest monthly value of the quarter. This development shows that import demand for pangasius in ASEAN remains relatively stable despite short-term fluctuations.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) On May 11, 2026, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a positive comparability finding for Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries, along with those of Indonesia and Sri Lanka, under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). With this decision, seafood and seafood products harvested from Vietnam’s swimming crab fisheries will continue to be eligible for import into the US market.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a slowdown in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Germany showed more positive signs in the first quarter of 2026. However, the recovery remains uncertain as consumer demand in Germany is still cautious, while market competition is increasingly driven by pricing and supply stability.
(seafood.vasep.com.vn) After a sharp decline in 2025, Vietnam’s tuna exports to Israel are showing positive signs of recovery in the early months of 2026. According to Vietnam Customs data, export turnover to this market grew steadily month by month in Q1/2026, reaching nearly USD 10 million, up 33% compared to the same period in 2025. However, compared to Q1/2024, this level remains significantly lower, indicating that the recovery is still in its early stage following last year’s strong adjustment.
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