Articles tagged under: Amy Klobuchar
Crop Insurance Discounts for Veterans and Beginning Farmers
Published March 16, 2025
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and South Dakota Senator John Thune are working together on a bill to provide more affordable crop insurance to veterans and beginning farmers. A premium discount is now in place and would extend it from five…Long Term Concerns Over Trade Policy
Published March 7, 2025
The whiplash over tariffs sent markets up and down this past week. Minnesota Farmers Union President Gary Wertish emphasized these issues impact agriculture significantly. Past trade disputes, especially the tariff wars of 2018-2019, were cited. “We haven't fully recovered from…Klobuchar Sees a Threat to Agricultural Stability
Published March 7, 2025
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is voicing concerns over the impact of President Trump’s volatile tariff strategy, warning it could have serious consequences for the state’s farmers. Speaking ahead of the President’s joint address to Congress, Klobuchar emphasized the importance of…Klobuchar Urges Science-Driven Approach and Expert Support
Published February 27, 2025
At Wednesday's Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar welcomed the new USDA avian influenza strategy, calling it a priority issue she raised with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. "It was the #1 thing I raised with her; we must follow…Senate Dems Challenge Mass Layoffs at USDA
Published February 26, 2025
Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar and every Democratic member of the Senate Agriculture Committee are asking Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for more information on the termination of numerous USDA employees. They want a breakdown by state, agency, job position and veteran…Jobs Cut at USDA
Published February 17, 2025
Thousands of government workers got pink slips late last week. The number of jobs cut in USDA has not been announced, but a ‘workforce optimization’ strategy is in place. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said these across-the-board job cuts will “delay…Senate Takes First Move on Budget Reconciliation
Published February 9, 2025
The Senate Budget Committee will mark up its budget resolution on Wednesday and Thursday. Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham released the text of this plan Friday afternoon. The Agriculture Committee is charged with finding at least $1 billion in budget…Glessing Participates in Inauguration Day Activites
Published January 22, 2025
Minnesota Farm Bureau President Dan Glessing was Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar’s special guest for the Inauguration. Glessing described it as ‘a once-in-a-lifetime’ event. He was also one of 1,500 people attending the Bipartisan Inaugural Ball Celebrating American Agriculture. The incoming…Bipartisan Hopes Rise for New Farm Bill
Published January 13, 2025
2025 began with a farm bill that was three years old and farmers' patience with Congress is wearing thin. Veteran Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said he is optimistic that it will finally get done in this congress, "Now you have…