(NAFB.com) – House Republican leaders are ramping up efforts to secure support for a sweeping farm bill ahead of a planned vote next week, according to reports. Politico said a notice circulated Monday highlights leadership’s strategy, stressing that the legislation is budget-neutral and prioritizes what it calls “responsible spending on agriculture,” which is language aimed at appealing to fiscal conservatives. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson has been meeting with key factions, including the Freedom Caucus, and described recent talks as encouraging. “I have not had any indication that the vote will be delayed,” he said, despite competing legislative battles. Democrats, however, are urging opposition. Representatives like Jim McGovern warned colleagues that backing the bill carries political risks, arguing it would cut nutrition assistance. “The stakes are far too high for us to cede ground on the issue of affordability,” they wrote, framing the vote as a pivotal moment.