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Wheels of Justice Moving Slow

Published April 28, 2022

After a similar hearing Tuesday in the Senate, ranchers and packers testified Wednesday before the House Agriculture Committee about competition in the cattle market. Committee Chairman David Scott cited allegations made in 2015 that the four major beef packers conspired…

House Ag Committee to Host Hearing on Beef Packing Industry

Published March 24, 2022

House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced a full committee hearing to determine whether anti-competitive behavior by the largest meatpacking companies caused increased beef prices and unfair difficulties to ranchers. The hearing is set to take place on April 27th.

House Ag Committee to Host Hearing on Beef Packing Industry

Published March 22, 2022

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced a full committee hearing to determine whether anti-competitive behavior by the largest meatpacking companies caused increased beef prices and unfair difficulties to ranchers. The hearing is set to take place on April…

House Ag Committee Wants to Help Russia-Ukraine Ag

Published March 19, 2022

The Russia-Ukraine war is getting attention in the House Agriculture Committee. In Tuesday’s farm bill hearing, Georgia Representative Austin Scott asked if the committee could hold a hearing looking at the potential reduction in global food supply and geopolitical stability…

Speculation Surfaces Over Scott’s Chairmanship

Published January 14, 2022

Politco is reporting dissension on the House Agriculture Committee with some Democratic members wanting to replace Committee Chair David Scott before work begins on a new farm bill. If Scott isn’t replaced, there is also speculation the subcommittee chairs will…

House Ag Committee Evaluates Supply Chain Challenges

Published November 3, 2021

The House Agriculture Committee reviewed the supply challenges in a hearing on Wednesday. Chairman David Scott is very concerned about truck driver shortages in the U.S. "We have a two-pronged problem here. The first issue is the fact there are…

House Ag Committee Looks at Voluntary Carbon Markets

Published September 26, 2021

The House Agriculture Committee held a hearing looking at voluntary carbon markets in agriculture and forestry last week. House Ag Committee Chairman David Scott talked about the opportunities of voluntary carbon markets. Scott also questioned the quality of some of…

Stepped-Up Basis Changes Not Included in $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconcilation

Published September 16, 2021

The House Ways and Means Committee has approved the budget reconciliation rules for the Budget Committee. This language does not include changes to stepped-up basis as had been feared by many in agriculture. House Agriculture Committee Chair David Scott released…

Scott Upset With Legal Battle Over Debt Relief Plan

Published June 23, 2021

Seven different lawsuits have been filed in federal court challenging USDA’s plan to pay off 120 percent of the FSA direct and guaranteed loans held by minority and socially disadvantaged farmers. This provision covers nearly $3 billion in loans and…

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…

Articles tagged under: David Scott

Wheels of Justice Moving Slow

House Ag Committee to Host Hearing on Beef Packing Industry

House Ag Committee to Host Hearing on Beef Packing Industry

House Ag Committee Wants to Help Russia-Ukraine Ag

Speculation Surfaces Over Scott’s Chairmanship

House Ag Committee Evaluates Supply Chain Challenges

House Ag Committee Looks at Voluntary Carbon Markets

Stepped-Up Basis Changes Not Included in $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconcilation

Scott Upset With Legal Battle Over Debt Relief Plan

Looking at Better Ways to Help Farmers in Disasters

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