Articles tagged under: David Scott
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…Scott: Tax Proposal May Lead to More Consolidation
Published June 3, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott is voicing concern about proposed tax changes that would impact farmers, ranchers and small businesses. In a letter to President Biden, Scott cited stepped-up basis and capital gains. Scott said this tax change could…House Ag Committee Hearing Highlights Diversity Needs at USDA
Published March 25, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee reviewed the state of black farmers in the U.S. on Thursday. In an opening statement, Committee Chairman David Scott said the hearing is a very public way to address the deep mistrust farmers of color feel…House Ag Committee Advances Budget Reconciliation Bill
Published February 10, 2021
The House Agriculture Committee advanced a $16 billion budget reconciliation bill Wednesday. There’s $4 billion in the proposal to respond to the pandemic's impact on the food supply chain and another $1 billion to help black and minority farmers with…Exclusive Interview with House Ag Committee Chairman David Scott
Published January 17, 2021
For the upcoming session, House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott has prioritized food security, racial equality, the farm bill and climate change. When it comes to climate change, Scott wants to set up an independent disaster aid fund to help…Scott Named House Ag Committee Chair
Published December 4, 2020
Georgia Congressman David Scott will be the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee. Scott says his priorities will range from trade to crop insurance and from nutrition programs to broadband. Scott has been in Congress for 18…Peterson Backs Scott for Ag Committee Chairmanship
Published November 11, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is supporting Georgia Congressman David Scott to be his successor. Peterson wrote a letter to Scott, voicing his support for the seniority system. The Minnesota lawmaker followed the first Hispanic chair of the House…