Kansas Agriculture industry receiving extra funding due to Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

TOPEKA (KSNT) — National funding for agricultural programs will increase by more than $60 billion over the next decade due to President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

The major Trump-backed spending bill was signed into law on July 4. Within the bill is an extension of the 2018 Farm Bill.

The program received a one-year extension in both 2023 and 2024. Now, it's set to expire in 2031, providing better long-term funding for programs that benefit Kansas farmers.

Additionally, a provision in the bill will increase funding for the farm safety net. This is designed to help farmers maintain a livable income when the price of produce falls.

Opponents of the bill believe cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will make the overall demand for produce drop, resulting in a loss of revenue for farmers.

27 News spoke with Jennifer Ifft, an Agriculture professor at Kansas State University. She believes the bill will have a net positive impact on the industry.

"Theres a slight increase in long term funding, and a decrease in short term funding," Ifft said. "The big increase is in the farm safety net. The benefits have generally increased but looking at how it affects your situation and decision making in advance is going to be useful."

The changes to the agriculture industry will take effect in 2026.

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