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Policy Updates and Issue News July 2026

July 23, 2026

Agriculture and Food Senate farm bill action expected Farmers and ranchers have been anticipating Senate action on farm bill 2.0 for a while. The House passed its version of the legislation in May. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Boozman has postponed action in his committee while he attempts to resolve a few issues in the House…

Rural Women Shaping Health Research

July 9, 2026

National Grange is looking for 10 Granges to join a two-year project funded by PCORI – and we hope you’ll consider being one of them. For too long, the women of rural America have been overlooked by health systems built around urban centers, by research that rarely reaches their communities, and by decisions made about their care without ever asking what they actually need. The National Grange is working to change that.

Policy Updates and Issue News June 2026

June 24, 2026

Agriculture and Food Senate farm bill draft unveiled  Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) this week released the long-awaited farm bill 2.0 discussion draft for consideration by his fellow senators. The bill touts boosting support for a wide array of agriculture producers, enhancing transparency of fertilizer markets and foreign land ownership, modernizing USDA loan…

Policy Updates and Issue News May 2026

May 21, 2026

Agriculture and Food House passes farm bill The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7567, the “mini” farm bill 2.0, by a bipartisan vote of 224-200. The legislation updates federal programs not dealt with in legislation passed into law last year. Congress had not completed a full, five-year farm bill since 2018. The bill’s E15 provision…

National Grange Releases New Report Highlighting Impact of 340B on Rural Hospitals

May 14, 2026

The National Grange has released a new report and analysis by Avalere Health examining the impact of the 340B Drug Pricing Program on rural hospitals, underscoring the program’s essential role in preserving access to care for millions of Americans in rural and small-town communities.

Jerry Rogers Health Decoded with Chris Hamp

April 22, 2026

RealClear published National Grange President, Christine Hamp Op-Ed: “Rural America is Paying the Price for Medicare Loophole” following and interview on WBAL episode of Jerry Rogers Health Decoded. Listen to the interview and read the full Op-Ed below.

Policy Updates and Issue News April 2026

April 22, 2026

Agriculture and Food Farm bill heads to House floor vote The National Grange joined a group of 451 national and state organizations representing a broad cross-section of the agriculture community to urge swift passage of Farm Bill 2.0 by the House. While the commodity support and crop insurance sections of the farm bill were adopted…

Policy Updates and Issue News March 2026

March 26, 2026

Agriculture and Food Washington celebrates National Agriculture Day American agriculture was in the spotlight on March 24 as the nation’s capital celebrated National Ag Day.   An annual highlight of Ag Day is the celebration at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) headquarters. This year’s event drew the largest crowd at the USDA in many years. Participants…

Addressing the Rising Alzheimer’s Crisis in Rural America 

March 16, 2026

The National Grange recently supported the release of a new report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) that examined how rural Americans face a disproportionate and growing burden from Alzheimer’s disease, driven by structural barriers that delay diagnosis, limit access to emerging therapies, and impose staggering costs on patients, caregivers, and rural health systems.

Hospital Dual Classification

March 2, 2026

The National Grange supported the release of a new analysis by Magnolia Market Access examining how Medicare hospital reclassification policies are increasingly diverting resources intended for rural hospitals to large urban health systems, weakening the rural health care safety net and threatening access to care for millions of rural Americans.

Rural Women Shaping Health Research

July 9, 2026

National Grange is looking for 10 Granges to join a two-year project funded by PCORI – and we hope you’ll consider being one of them. For too long, the women of rural America have been overlooked by health systems built around urban centers, by research that rarely reaches their communities, and by decisions made about their care without ever asking what they actually need. The National Grange is working to change that.

National Grange Releases New Report Highlighting Impact of 340B on Rural Hospitals

May 14, 2026

The National Grange has released a new report and analysis by Avalere Health examining the impact of the 340B Drug Pricing Program on rural hospitals, underscoring the program’s essential role in preserving access to care for millions of Americans in rural and small-town communities.

Jerry Rogers Health Decoded with Chris Hamp

April 22, 2026

RealClear published National Grange President, Christine Hamp Op-Ed: “Rural America is Paying the Price for Medicare Loophole” following and interview on WBAL episode of Jerry Rogers Health Decoded. Listen to the interview and read the full Op-Ed below.

Addressing the Rising Alzheimer’s Crisis in Rural America 

March 16, 2026

The National Grange recently supported the release of a new report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) that examined how rural Americans face a disproportionate and growing burden from Alzheimer’s disease, driven by structural barriers that delay diagnosis, limit access to emerging therapies, and impose staggering costs on patients, caregivers, and rural health systems.

Hospital Dual Classification

March 2, 2026

The National Grange supported the release of a new analysis by Magnolia Market Access examining how Medicare hospital reclassification policies are increasingly diverting resources intended for rural hospitals to large urban health systems, weakening the rural health care safety net and threatening access to care for millions of rural Americans.

National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

February 5, 2026

The National Grange today issued the following statement celebrating the passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842/S. 339) – landmark legislation that expands access to innovative cancer screening technologies for Medicare beneficiaries.

National Grange Issues Statement Supporting Passage of MCED Act

January 21, 2026

The National Grange, the nation’s oldest rural advocacy and service organization, today issued a statements urging swift congressional passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842/S. 339)

The National Grange is pleased to announce a new round of Rural Life Initiative grants

January 13, 2026

The Rural Life Initiative: Bridging the Gaps Grant offers funding to support local Granges’ event-based projects that bring the community together and help engage new Grange members.

National Grange President Calls for Action to Strengthen Rural America

November 24, 2025

Morning Agclips spotlights National Grange President Christine Hamp’s annual address which focuses on agriculture, healthcare and infrastructure as priorities for renewal.

National Grange supports Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA)

September 30, 2025

President Christine Hamp tells the House Committee on Ways and Means that Medicare should cover obesity care for rural residents

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Rural Women Shaping Health Research

By sjonaewilkins | July 9, 2026 | Comments Off on Rural Women Shaping Health Research

National Grange is looking for 10 Granges to join a two-year project funded by PCORI – and we hope you’ll consider being one of them. For too long, the women of rural America have been overlooked by health systems built around urban centers, by research that rarely reaches their communities, and by decisions made about their care without ever asking what they actually need. The National Grange is working to change that.

National Grange Releases New Report Highlighting Impact of 340B on Rural Hospitals

By sjonaewilkins | May 14, 2026 | Comments Off on National Grange Releases New Report Highlighting Impact of 340B on Rural Hospitals

The National Grange has released a new report and analysis by Avalere Health examining the impact of the 340B Drug Pricing Program on rural hospitals, underscoring the program’s essential role in preserving access to care for millions of Americans in rural and small-town communities.

Jerry Rogers Health Decoded with Chris Hamp

By sjonaewilkins | April 22, 2026 | Comments Off on Jerry Rogers Health Decoded with Chris Hamp

RealClear published National Grange President, Christine Hamp Op-Ed: “Rural America is Paying the Price for Medicare Loophole” following and interview on WBAL episode of Jerry Rogers Health Decoded. Listen to the interview and read the full Op-Ed below.

Addressing the Rising Alzheimer’s Crisis in Rural America 

By sjonaewilkins | March 16, 2026 | Comments Off on Addressing the Rising Alzheimer’s Crisis in Rural America 

The National Grange recently supported the release of a new report by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) that examined how rural Americans face a disproportionate and growing burden from Alzheimer’s disease, driven by structural barriers that delay diagnosis, limit access to emerging therapies, and impose staggering costs on patients, caregivers, and rural health systems.

Hospital Dual Classification

By sjonaewilkins | March 2, 2026 | Comments Off on Hospital Dual Classification

The National Grange supported the release of a new analysis by Magnolia Market Access examining how Medicare hospital reclassification policies are increasingly diverting resources intended for rural hospitals to large urban health systems, weakening the rural health care safety net and threatening access to care for millions of rural Americans.

National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

By sjonaewilkins | February 5, 2026 | Comments Off on National Grange Marks Passage of the MCED Act

The National Grange today issued the following statement celebrating the passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842/S. 339) – landmark legislation that expands access to innovative cancer screening technologies for Medicare beneficiaries.

National Grange Issues Statement Supporting Passage of MCED Act

By sjonaewilkins | January 21, 2026 | Comments Off on National Grange Issues Statement Supporting Passage of MCED Act

The National Grange, the nation’s oldest rural advocacy and service organization, today issued a statements urging swift congressional passage of the Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 842/S. 339)

The National Grange is pleased to announce a new round of Rural Life Initiative grants

By sjonaewilkins | January 13, 2026 | Comments Off on The National Grange is pleased to announce a new round of Rural Life Initiative grants

The Rural Life Initiative: Bridging the Gaps Grant offers funding to support local Granges’ event-based projects that bring the community together and help engage new Grange members.

National Grange President Calls for Action to Strengthen Rural America

By sjonaewilkins | November 24, 2025 | Comments Off on National Grange President Calls for Action to Strengthen Rural America

Morning Agclips spotlights National Grange President Christine Hamp’s annual address which focuses on agriculture, healthcare and infrastructure as priorities for renewal.

National Grange supports Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA)

By sjonaewilkins | September 30, 2025 | Comments Off on National Grange supports Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA)

President Christine Hamp tells the House Committee on Ways and Means that Medicare should cover obesity care for rural residents

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Policy Updates and Issue News September 2025

By sjonaewilkins | September 23, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News September 2025

Agriculture and Food Screwworm scare closer than ever  Agriculture producers, wildlife agencies, and pet owners are more concerned than ever after a case of New World screwworm has been confirmed less than 70 miles south of the Texas border in Mexico. The previous northernmost case detection was 370 miles farther south. Cattle, bison, and horse…

Policy Updates and Issue News August 2025

By sjonaewilkins | August 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News August 2025

Agriculture and Food Congress needs to pass a “skinny “farm bill The President signed the Big Beautiful Bill Act into law on July 4. It included several big-ticket farm bill items such as support for commodity programs, crop insurance, supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP), dairy, sugar, and biofuels. However, there are many more sections to a…

Policy Updates and Issue News July 2025

By sjonaewilkins | August 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News July 2025

Agriculture and Food Farm Bill Many farm bill provisions were included in the budget reconciliation bill that the President signed into law on July 4. See “What’s in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for Farmers and Ranchers” in this newsletter. “Skinny” farm bill is next Although several major sections of the farm bill were…

Policy Updates and Issue News June 2025

By sjonaewilkins | June 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News June 2025

Agriculture and Food Farm bill provisions hit a snag Commodity price support and nutrition assistance sections of the farm bill have been included in the budget reconciliation package moving through Congress. Actions by both the House and Senate Agriculture Committees would make massive cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and use part of…

Policy Updates and Issue News May 2025

By sjonaewilkins | May 20, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News May 2025

Agriculture and Food Farm bill charts new territory The House Agriculture Committee finished a marathon committee markup session to include parts of the farm bill funding in the fiscal 2025 budget reconciliation process. That’s a break from tradition whereby the farm bill is normally adopted as a stand-alone bill. The strategy here is to rearrange…

Policy Updates and Issue News April 2025

By sjonaewilkins | May 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News April 2025

Agriculture and Food Support to restrict junk food SNAP purchases A federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program shopper can pretty much shop anywhere in the grocery store. That wide latitude could change. Attempts to eliminate junk food from SNAP coverage could gain traction under HHS Secretary Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again agenda. The USDA oversees SNAP…

Policy Updates and Issue News March 2025

By sjonaewilkins | May 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News March 2025

Agriculture and Food Corporate Transparency Act paused by Treasury Department The National Grange joined 65 small business groups to thank Treasury Secretary Bessert for suspending enforcement of business ownership disclosure requirements for domestic businesses. The new rule, implemented last year, was intended to catch foreign money-laundering schemes masquerading as U.S. businesses. But the way the…

Policy Updates and Issue News February 2025

By sjonaewilkins | May 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News February 2025

Washington Overview To say the least, it’s not your same ole Washington these days, no matter what side of the political spectrum you’re on. Uncertainty and confusion might best describe the environment permeating through all sectors. Law firms have a tsunami of new business as court challenges are filed against President Trump’s executive orders. The…

Policy Updates and Issue News January 2025

By sjonaewilkins | May 6, 2025 | Comments Off on Policy Updates and Issue News January 2025

Washington Overview Big Policy Issues for Grangers Loom in 2025 Immigration The unchecked flow of illegal immigrants into the United States has been a long-term priority for President Trump. It struck a note with the American public as well and certainly played a role in Trump’s reelection efforts. Deportation looms large and appears to have…

"Made in Our Town" Gift Boxes

Create and sell gift boxes featuring locally made products, such as handmade soaps, jams, or crafts. These boxes can be marketed for holidays, birthdays, or welcome gifts for new residents. Profits can support the Grange or a community improvement project, while the initiative promotes local artisans and producers.

Resources Needed: Boxes, packing materials, and partnerships with local producers. A Grange hall can serve as the assembly and pickup location. Without a hall, partner with a local store or café as the distribution point. Volunteers can curate items, assemble boxes, and manage orders.

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