Articles tagged under: Combest Sell and Associates
House Ag Committee Considers WHIP+ Program Extension
Published July 23, 2021
On Tuesday, the House Agriculture Committee will mark up a bill to extend the WHIP+ program. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the bill will cover 2020 and 2021 disasters. "The bill includes all causes of loss…Looking at Better Ways to Help Farmers in Disasters
Published June 14, 2021
Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says this may not be the last of the WHIP+ program. "House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott is now talking about doing a better job with the programs so we don't have…Peterson Steps into New Ag Policy Consulting Role
Published March 10, 2021
Collin Peterson is working with Combest, Sell and Associates, an ag lobbying firm, in an advisory and consulting role. "Since December, I've been getting a lot of advice and calls from people saying I had to stay engaged. They wanted…An ‘America First’ Attitude
Published January 19, 2021
Combest Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the Trump Administration had an impact on agriculture, especially international trade policy. "There's no question President Trump brought an 'America first' attitude and the idea we need to stand by American…COVID-19 Relief Combines Ag Provisions from Former Bills
Published December 21, 2020
Lawmakers were allowed $26 billion to spend for agriculture in the new COVID bill. Half of those funds were used for nutrition programs and the other $13 billion for agriculture assistance programs. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell…The Selection Process for House Ag Committee Leadership
Published November 10, 2020
A leadership change is coming for the House Agriculture Committee in 2021. Seniority plays a role in selecting leadership, but that’s not the only factor considered. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the process also varies by…Advocating for Crop Insurance
Published October 18, 2020
USDA says net farm income will total nearly $103 billion this year, up 23 percent from $84 billion in 2019. Thirty-six percent of that income this year is from the federal government. "It's because of the combined impact of MFP;…USDA May Not Spend All CFAP Money
Published August 17, 2020
Only about $7 billion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program funding had been spent as of last week. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says even with the remaining 20 percent of funds sent out, the USDA may…Senate to Consider More COVID-19 Aid
Published June 8, 2020
In May, the House approved their version of a phase four economic stimulus package called the HEROES Act. Later this month, the U.S. Senate will be putting together their plan. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says Senate…