Articles tagged under: Debbie Stabenow
Senate Ag Committee Plans to Hold Cattle Market Hearing
Published May 30, 2021
During Thursday’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Ranking Member John Boozman committed to holding another hearing on the unprecedented challenges facing the cattle market. Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow agreed, it was time for a hearing to understand what’s been happening with the…USTR Addresses Ag Trade Barriers in Senate Hearing
Published May 12, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai answered trade questions from the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow expressed concerns about the sanitary and phytosanitary barriers for ag exports. "We address these concerns by engaging," said Tai.…Climate-Smart Ag Policy Solutions Being Considered in Congress
Published May 3, 2021
When it comes to climate smart agriculture, the Russell Group President Randy Russell would like to see more voluntary programs to help farmers generate revenue. The Growing Climate Solutions Act, a bill highlighting ways farmers can participate in carbon markets,…Bill Introduced for Penalty-Free Haying and Grazing
Published April 30, 2021
South Dakota Senator John Thune and Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow have reintroduced the Cover Crop Flexibility Act. This bill removes the prohibition on harvesting or grazing cover crops on prevented plant acres prior to November 1. Landowners would…Senate Ag Committee to Vote on Deputy Secretary Nominee Soon
Published April 23, 2021
Following Thursday's confirmation hearing, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow said a vote on the nomination of Agriculture Deputy Secretary-designate Jewel Bronaugh will happen soon. Bronaugh has been serving as Virginia’s agriculture commissioner, served as the state FSA director and…Senate Reintroduces Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act
Published April 20, 2021
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow, Indiana Senator Mike Braun and others reintroduced the Growing Climate Solutions Act. This bill highlights ways farmers can participate in voluntary carbon markets. "Producers can go to the USDA website for comprehensive information on…Climate Change Proposals Dominate D.C. Discussions
Published April 19, 2021
As the White House prepares for its Leader’s Summit on Climate, climate will dominate the discussions in Washington D.C. The Senate will release an updated bipartisan version of the Growing Climate Solutions Act soon. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow…Senate Agriculture Committee Hosts Climate Change Hearing
Published March 11, 2021
The first hearing of the year for the Senate Agriculture Committee focused on climate change. Members of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, including the American Farm Bureau, National Farmers Union and the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, testified during…Full Senate to Vote on USTR Nominee Tai
Published March 5, 2021
The Senate Finance Committee approved the nomination of Katherine Tai for U.S. Trade Representative. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says there’s no better advocate for America’s workers. "She's spent her career working to ensure American workers and families have…