[GRUNDY COUNTY, Iowa] — Farmers are closely monitoring efforts to reopen the government. While the latest deal offers some short-term stability for planning next year's crops, many are calling for an updated Farm Bill to ensure long-term relief.

The Farm Bill, renewed approximately every five years, is crucial for providing funding for crop insurance, nutrition assistance, and rural development. It supports food security in America, enabling farmers to continue producing and helping families put food on the table.

Iowa Agriculture Secretary Mike Naig, who was in Grundy County, discussed a partial extension of the 2018 Farm Bill that occurred this summer. Naig said another extension is part of the latest agreement to reopen the government.

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