Articles tagged under: Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar Looks to the Future
Published August 1, 2023
Before attending Farmfest, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar spent three days visiting farms in the southwestern corner of the state. In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Klobuchar said the drought was a chief concern. "The second thing is…Farm Bill Listening Session Coming to Farmfest
Published July 28, 2023
Farmfest kicks off Tuesday in Minnesota's Redwood County. Over 400 exhibits will be on display. In addition to the massive trade show, Farmfest Forums Coordinator Kent Thiesse says the forums are also a highlight. "We have educational forums each day…Klobuchar Hosts Boozman in Minnesota
Published April 22, 2023
A bipartisan approach is often talked about in the agriculture committees. That was on display Friday as Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar hosted Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman for farm meetings in Rochester and the Twin Cities. "I am…Higher Renewable Fuel Volumes Sought
Published April 17, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are calling on the EPA to strengthen the Renewable Fuel Standard. In a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, the senators said the…Next-Gen Fuels Act Returns
Published March 23, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley have re-introduced the Next Generation Fuels Act. This proposal would give ethanol a larger role in bringing down the level of carbon emissions nationwide. It is also designed to lower prices…Debt Ceiling Debate, Presidential Politics May Influence Farm Bill Schedule
Published February 15, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar remains optimistic the farm bill can be completed this year. If the legislation lapses into next year, it could get bogged down by presidential politics. The current debt ceiling debate may also influence the farm bill…Corn Matters
Published February 9, 2023
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's office hosted a recent farm bill listening session. Hear more from Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member John Swanson in the latest Corn Matters, presented by Minnesota Corn.Midwest Senators Want Action From Maritime Commission
Published December 12, 2022
South Dakota Senator John Thune, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven and Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin have asked the Federal Maritime Commission for clarity. The issue centers around the Ocean Shipping Reform Act and shippers refusing to…Klobuchar Outlines Priority List
Published November 12, 2022
In an address at the AgriGrowth Council annual meeting, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar said the farm bill is her number one priority in the year ahead. That is followed by infrastructure and broadband. "Number 3 is taking down barriers for trade;…