AEM Applauds Senate Introduction of Farm Bill 2.0

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Senior Vice President of Government and Industry Relations Kip Eideberg issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate’s introduction of the Agricultural Act of 2026 (Farm Bill 2.0):

“The Senate’s introduction of the Agricultural Act of 2026 is an important step towards providing the certainty America’s farmers, rural communities, and equipment manufacturers need. A strong and modern farm bill supports farm income, strengthens the agricultural supply chain, and ensures that agriculture continues to power the U.S. economy for decades to come. This bill supports the adoption of precision agriculture technologies, promotes long-term productivity, and helps ensure American agriculture remains competitive in a growing global market. It also plays a key role in sustaining hundreds of thousands of equipment manufacturing jobs tied to the agricultural economy.

"The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry must now move quickly to mark up the legislation and bring it up for a vote. Farmers and equipment manufacturers have waited too long for an updated framework that reflects today’s challenges and opportunities.

"We urge lawmakers to finish the job and deliver a farm bill that provides stability, encourages innovation, and supports the communities and industries that power rural America.”