Congress debates renewing the Farm Bill, facing pressure to reform subsidies as farmers earn record profits.

The Farm Bill, a key piece of legislation combining agriculture subsidies and food stamp programs, is set for renewal. First introduced during the Great Depression, it has expanded to include forestry, conservation, energy, and rural development programs. However, with farmers experiencing record income, there's a push for reform. The bill's food stamp portion makes up around 80% of its costs. Jonathan Coppess, an expert from the University of Illinois, urges farmers to focus on learning new base acres and crop insurance decisions post the "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act." Republicans aim to pass a smaller farm bill, though Coppess is skeptical due to time constraints and competing priorities.