Articles tagged under: farm bill
Peterson Reflects on 30 Years of Serving Minnesota Agriculture
Published January 19, 2021
In his 30 years in Congress, former House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson was known for working across the aisle. At times, that meant compromise was necessary. "I had to eat some things I didn't want to eat," says Peterson.…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…Agriculture Needs to be Part of Climate Solution
Published December 18, 2020
Climate policy will be a priority in the first 100 days of the Biden presidency. Syngenta Senior Manager of Federal Government and Industry Relations Mary Kay Thatcher said agriculture needs to be part of the solution. “I think there are…Profile: Ranking Member G.T. Thompson
Published December 9, 2020
The incoming lead Republican for the House Agriculture Committee is Glenn “G.T.” Thompson from Pennsylvania. Thompson has been on the agriculture committee for 12 years, helping put together two farm bills and chairing three subcommittees. In an interview with the…Conaway: It’s Been an Honor to Serve Agriculture
Published December 3, 2020
At the the end of the year, Congress will be losing three of four agriculture committee leaders. One of those will be House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Mike Conaway. During his time on the House Agriculture Committee, including at least…MN Farmer Looks Back at Year of Leading Sugarbeet Growers
Published December 3, 2020
Red River Valley Sugarbeet Growers Association President and Ada, Minnesota farmer Neil Rockstad is wrapping up a one-year term in office. "Reflecting on the last year, we were busy with the WHIP+ program. I began my term following the monumental…Smith Re-elected to Senate
Published November 7, 2020
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is ready work with a new Republican leader on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Based on seniority, Arkansas Senator John Boozman is expected to have that job. "I have a good relationship with Senator Boozman and I…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…Farm Bill Discussions Expected to Begin in 2021
Published October 22, 2020
Arkansas Senator John Boozman, a senior Republican member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, joined North Dakota Senator John Hoeven to discuss key issues impacting farm policy and crop insurance at the CIPA Fall Meeting. Boozman said farm bill discussions will…