The federal government shut down today at 12:01 a.m., leaving Florida’s farmers and ranchers facing more uncertainty of government support. Florida Farm Bureau is calling on the Senate to act immediately by passing the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 to restore government operations.
“Our farm families need stability,” said Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith. “Passing the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 will allow critical work to continue without interruption.”
The shutdown stops access to key USDA services that farmers and ranchers rely on, including disaster assistance, conservation programs and animal health protection. With farmers already dealing with high input costs, volatile markets and ongoing threats to crops and livestock, the loss of these resources place additional strain on farm families and threatens America’s food supply.
Florida Farm Bureau urges Congress to work together to keep the government open so that farmers and ranchers can continue to do what they do best, feed America.
