Washington, D.C. (November 10, 2025) — The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) applauds congressional leaders for reaching agreement on a funding package that will reopen the federal government through January 30, extend expired farm bill programs for one year, and replenish the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC).
“Today’s agreement provides critical stability for America’s farmers, ranchers, and the cooperatives they own,” said NCFC President & CEO Duane Simpson. “By extending parts of the farm bill left out of this summer’s One Big Beautiful Bill and replenishing the CCC’s funding, Congress is ensuring that USDA has the tools it needs to respond to the economic challenges facing agriculture. We urge swift passage of this package to give farmers and co-ops the certainty they need as planning begins for the 2026 crop year.”
About NCFC
Since 1929, NCFC has been the voice of America’s farmer cooperatives. Our members are regional and national farmer cooperatives, which in turn consist of more than 1,600 local farmer cooperatives across the country. NCFC members also includes state and regional councils of cooperatives. Farmer cooperatives allow individual farmers the ability to own and lead organizations that are essential for continued competitiveness in both the domestic and international markets.
America’s farmer-owned cooperatives provide a comprehensive array of services for their members. These diverse organizations handle, process and market virtually every type of agricultural commodity. They also provide farmers with access to infrastructure necessary to manufacture, distribute and sell a variety of farm inputs. Additionally, they provide credit and related financial services, including export financing.
Learn more at www.ncfc.org.
