Articles tagged under: Dusty Johnson
Johnson, Hagadorn and Grassley Call for an Appeal
Published June 4, 2021
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson is urging USDA and the Justice Department to appeal a recent federal court ruling that will reduce line speeds at pork processing plants. Minnesota Congressman Jim Hagedorn and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley are also behind…GOP Lawmakers Ask DOJ to Investigate Packers
Published May 18, 2021
Sixteen House and Senate Republicans, including the entire congressional delegations from North Dakota and South Dakota, are asking the Justice Department to continue its investigation of the meatpacking industry. Nearly one year ago, the DOJ sent civil investigative demands to…President Biden “Not Hitting the Target” for Infrastructure
Published April 17, 2021
As President Biden makes the case for infrastructure, South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says partisanship and the cost are hurdles. "This could be a long road ahead," says Johnson. "The president proposed $2 trillion, seven times more than the $305…Reviewing Ongoing Shipping Delays
Published April 6, 2021
House Agriculture Committee members met with Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Dan Maffei on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing shipping delays impacting U.S. agriculture. The is a follow-up from a letter sent to the commission in mid-March addressing concerns certain vessel…Ranking Members Named for House Ag Subcommittees
Published February 8, 2021
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member GT Thompson has announced subcommittee leadership for the Republicans. Minnesota Representative Michelle Fischbach is the ranking member on the commodity exchanges, energy and credit, research and development and broadband subcommittee. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson…Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Propose COVID-19 Relief Framework
Published December 1, 2020
A bipartisan group of lawmakers proposed a framework for more COVID-19 emergency relief. The proposal has a price tag of $908 billion with $288 billion for additional small business support and $26 billion for agriculture and nutrition. South Dakota Congressman…Johnson Looks Ahead to Farm Bill Debate
Published November 7, 2020
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson was re-elected for a second term. The House Agriculture Committee member expects work to begin on a new farm bill in 2021. "I know it seems like we just passed one and we did, but…SD Congressman Introduces Cattle Market Bill
Published October 1, 2020
South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced a new bill called the PRICE Act on Thursday. This legislation is meant to increase transparency in the cattle market, improve risk management and support new and expanding meat processors. This bill is co-sponsored…Ibach Confirms Cattle Market Investigation Findings Out Soon
Published July 22, 2020
In a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program, Subcommittee Ranking Member and South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson asked USDA Under Secretary Greg Ibach the status of the ongoing investigation of the cattle markets…