Articles tagged under: Amy Klobuchar
Senators React to RFS Rule-making Announcement
Published October 16, 2019
Reacting to the EPA’s final proposal for the Renewable Fuel Standard, North Dakota Senator John Hoeven said “farmers need certainty during these difficult times.” Hoeven also wants fairness for traditional energy producers and is encouraging agriculture and energy industries to…Klobuchar Raises the Profile for Ag/Rural Issues
Published October 10, 2019
Talking about commodity prices and ethanol may be out of the comfort zone for many presidential candidates. That’s not the case for Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar who has been able to raise the profile for farm and rural issues in…Regional Basis Could Be Considered for MFP 2.0
Published June 13, 2019
Senate Agriculture Committee members pressed USDA Chief Economist Rob Johansson for more details on the 2019 Market Facilitation Program in a hearing Thursday. Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar asked if USDA is considering regional shipping disparities within each commodity. North Dakota…Biofuels and Trade Highlighted During Farmer Meeting with Klobuchar
Published June 7, 2019
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar hosted a dozen farmer leaders from across the state, with much of the discussion centered around biofuels and issues facing the state’s corn and soybean farmers. Klobuchar opened the conversation addressing the recent move to year-round…Perdue: Look at Market Signals
Published March 3, 2019
Trade took center stage in Thursday's Senate Agriculture Committee hearing with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. After comments on U.S.-China trade talks, Chairman Pat Roberts asked Perdue what he would say to farmers being impacted with trade tariffs. "The best advice…Klobuchar Highlights Key Points in Tentative Farm Bill
Published November 29, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar tells the Red River Farm Network the farm bill agreed upon is similar to the Senate's version. "Obviously, the key points are the strong safety net is still in place," says Klobuchar. "Given what we've seen…Klobuchar and Smith Are Reelected
Published November 7, 2018
Minnesota had the unusual situation of having both U.S. Senate seats up for election. Incumbent Amy Klobuchar won another six-year term with 60 percent of the vote. Senator Tina Smith won over Republican challenger Karin Housley 53-to-42 percent. Smith was…Hope for Cooler Heads in Lame Duck Session
Published October 24, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar hopes after the elections, cooler heads prevail in farm bill discussions. In a meeting Sunday night, Klobuchar and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson told growers there’s still a chance a bill may not be…Farm Bill Negotiations Underway
Published July 30, 2018
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar tells the Red River Farm Network farm bill negotiations could happen over the phone in the next month. Congressional staffers will work out differences while the House is in recess. "We would just like to get it…