Farm & Commodity Policy - Farm Bill Spending
- by Agricultural Policy Team
- 6/29/2026
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Of the $1.4 trillion in the Congressional Budget Office’s baseline projected outlays (2027–36) for farm and nutrition programs, nutrition programs account for more than 70 percent—with most of the remaining spending directed to crop insurance, commodity programs, and conservation. The outlay projections help illustrate how mandatory programs continue to drive the overall spending pattern across Farm Bill cycles, even as specific program authorities evolve over time.
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