Budget Bill Delivers Big Wins for Corn Farmers

By Scout Nelson

The Kansas Corn Growers Association (KCGA) has applauded the passage of the new budget reconciliation bill, celebrating key victories for the state’s corn producers and the broader national corn industry.

According to KCGA leadership, the bill includes important updates long sought by corn grower groups. These include improvements to crop insurance and safety net programs, as well as strong support for export market development. A permanent extension of estate tax exemptions and the extension of the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit are also part of the legislation.

“Several of our farm program priorities were addressed in the reconciliation bill, including improvements to crop insurance, safety net programs and export market development programs. It also includes a permanent extension of the estate tax exemptions and extended the Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit, ensuring U.S. feedstocks would be prioritized,” said the KCGA president. “This bill gives corn growers more certainty as we plan for the future on our Kansas farms.”

The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) also welcomed the bill's passage. The legislation, named the One Bill Beautiful Bill Act, is expected to be signed into law by the president soon. NCGA emphasized that corn growers have pushed for many of these updates since 2023.

“As the One Bill Beautiful Bill Act heads to the president’s desk and becomes law, the legislation contains several important and longstanding priorities for corn growers, including the extension of key tax provisions and investments in commodity and trade promotion programs,” said the NCGA president.

Corn growers will soon visit Washington, D.C., to continue advocating for additional issues, such as year-round access to E15 fuel and a potential mini farm bill. These efforts will continue throughout the remainder of the congressional session.

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