America’s farmers who are waiting on lawmakers on Capitol Hill to finally deliver a modernized, five-year farm bill could get a clearer picture of the legislation’s path forward as soon as next week. indicated that he is aiming to hold a committee markup next Thursday, August 6, just before lawmakers head home for a prolonged August recess. The Stumbling Block: SNAP Cost ShiftsAccording to veteran lawmakers, bridging the partisan divide is proving more difficult this time around. “I think every other farm bill that I’ve worked on in the 46 years I’ve been in the United States Senate has been a bipartisan bill,” Grassley said. With the current farm bill extension ticking down toward its expiration date, time is growing short.