Articles tagged under: Dusty Johnson
Johnson to Serve on Select Committee on China
Published January 24, 2023
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson has been named to the Select Committee on China. Johnson has been critical of China’s purchase of U.S. farmland and its role in the supply chain headache.Closing the Door on Foreign Investments
Published November 3, 2022
Foreign investment can be a great money infusion into a local economy, but South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson says when it comes to China, we need to be cautious. "My interest in foreign investment gets pretty scarce in a hurry…More Work Ahead for the Farm Bill
Published August 19, 2022
The next farm bill is coming into focus. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson says it will be important to build in flexibilities for the American farmer and ranchers for the next six years. "I wonder if there are tweaks we…Bill Would Prevent China From Purchasing U.S. Ag Companies
Published July 12, 2022
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced a bill that would blacklist China, Russia and other countries from buying U.S. agriculture companies. It also calls on USDA to determine the risks associated with foreign ownership of U.S. agriculture companies. In a…No Action on Climate Solutions Bill
Published June 17, 2022
The House Ag Committee reviewed climate issues, but, the House has not yet passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says it’s taken awhile for lawmakers to understand how to make this work. "How do you…Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances
Published June 14, 2022
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act is on its way to President Biden, where it is expected to be signed. This legislation prevents ocean carriers from refusing cargo space for U.S. exports. It gives the Federal Maritime Commission the ability to…Seeking Answers to Supply Chain Challenges
Published May 13, 2022
South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson and Minnesota Representative Angie Craig have introduced legislation to address problems with the supply chain. The bill calls for a USDA task force to evaluate the reliability of the current food supply chain and provide…Farm State Lawmakers Need to Educate Urban Colleagues
Published May 2, 2022
The 2023 Farm Bill is expected to be evolutionary, not revolutionary. South Dakota Representative Dusty Johnson does not anticipate many new concepts, but there is an interest in addressing crop reference prices and developing a better safety net for cattle…Global Food Crisis Storm is Coming
Published April 6, 2022
The impact of the war in Ukraine on global food security was part of the House Agriculture Subcommittee’s hearing on international trade on Wednesday. Subcommittee Ranking Member Dusty Johnson said a storm is coming. "I think we see a global…