The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) released the following statement in response to the Senate Agriculture Committee’s draft of the 2026 Farm Bill.
The Senate draft reflects several important improvements over earlier proposals. It does not include language granting legal protections to pesticide manufacturers, nor provisions limiting states’ ability to set their own meat and poultry production standards. Both proposals would have weakened accountability, constrained state authority, and introduced new uncertainty for producers and food companies already navigating volatile input costs, evolving market requirements, and climate-related supply chain disruptions. Their exclusion reflects the importance of sustained engagement from businesses, farmers, and advocates.

The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) acknowledges the passage of the “Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026” by the U.S. House of Representatives and is urging the Senate to draft a version that reflects the needs of farmers, businesses, and rural communities.

The American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) has issued a statement raising concerns about the current draft of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 and its potential implications for farmers, rural communities, and the broader food and farm economy. The House Agriculture Committee markup on March 3, 2026, will be a critical step in determining whether provisions that expand federal preemption of pesticide law and weaken conservation programs advance to the House floor for a full vote.