The agricultural bill did not pass review in the US Senate.

The review of the current bill has drawn criticism from Environmental Defense Fund Vice President Joanna Slaney. In her view, the presented document restricts producers' access to risk management tools and reduces opportunities for establishing sustainable farms.

The main subject of discussion has been changes to the funding of voluntary land conservation programs. The bill provides for the reallocation of funds from such popular initiatives as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). According to the organization's data, the draft proposes cutting the EQIP budget by nearly $2 billion.

As of today, the demand for participation in this program significantly exceeds the supply: it is already rejecting the applications of three out of every four interested parties. In the event of a funding cut, more than 56,000 farmers whose applications for assistance under the EQIP program have already been approved will be left without support.

The Environmental Defense Fund emphasizes that farmers need investments in innovation, voluntary conservation programs, and technical assistance to adapt to complex market conditions. The organization has declared its readiness to support further initiatives for developing an agricultural bill that will take into account the needs of farmers.