The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Farmers Union and others, are seeking more funding for the 2018 farm bill. In a letter sent to Congressional Budget and Appropriations Committee leaders this week, the groups asked lawmakers to consider providing more funding for the next farm bill, citing the current state of the farm economy. The letter follows a budget and estimates letter that the House Agriculture Committee wrote to the House Budget Committee, citing the possible need for more money in the next farm bill. The groups are seeking a stronger farm safety net and more resources for key priorities within the farm bill. The letter states: “We were the only sector willing to contribute to deficit reduction when the farm economy was healthy. Now we look to Congress to provide the resources necessary to help America’s farmers and ranchers through this very difficult period.”