What the farm bill covers

The federal farm bill covers grants, insurance, food assistance programs, and more. The latest extension of the 2018 farm bill expired Sept. 30. Most funding continues through December, but without updated legislation, some industry leaders say old policies no longer support current agriculture business needs.

Jim Akers, chief operating officer of Bluegrass Stockyards, said insurance programs are especially important. [...] LANCASTER, Ky. (WKYT) - The latest extension of the federal farm bill has expired. Without a new version of the bill, farmers across Kentucky would be left without what agricultural leaders describe as crucial federal support.

Commissioner points to farm risks

Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell said the state’s farmers are already struggling.

“An average of a farm a day is what we lose in the state of Kentucky,” Shell said. [...] Skip to content

As Farm Bill expires, Kentucky farmers could be left without crucial support

Agriculture leaders say delay could worsen already difficult year

Agriculture leaders say delay could worsen already difficult year

By Alison Miller

Published: Oct. 7, 2026 at 5:47 PM EDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago

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