Articles tagged under: Glenn “GT” Thompson
Crop Protection Politics
Published July 14, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson are upset with the Environmental Protection Agency. A letter has been sent to EPA claiming there is a trend at the agency of “disregarding…Legislation Introduced to Reduce Input Costs
Published June 17, 2022
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Glenn “GT” Thompson introduced a bill that calls on the Biden administration to reverse regulatory barriers to farming. "American agriculture, if given the right tools and regulatory certainty, can serve a vital role in alleviating…Washington Watch: Prepping for New Farm Bill
Published May 2, 2022
While the Senate is in session this week, House lawmakers are back in their home state on district work periods. Ahead of the break, the House Agriculture Committee took a deeper dive into the farm bill. The current farm bill…Thompson: House Ag Committee Behind in Farm Bill Review
Published March 5, 2022
The current farm bill expires on September 30, 2023. That’s more than one year away, but the House Agriculture Committee is reviewing the 2018 Farm Bill. Last week, the committee took a closer look at the commodities title. "The 2018…Under Secretary Bonnie Meets with House Ag Subcommittee
Published February 10, 2022
USDA Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation Robert Bonnie met with the House Ag Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management on Tuesday. Bonnie answered questions on crop insurance, farm programs and disaster aid. Minnesota Congresswoman Angie Craig…House Ag Committee to Start Farm Bill Review in 2022
Published December 24, 2021
House Ag Committee Ranking Member Glenn “GT” Thompson tells the Red River Farm Network the House Ag Committee will focus on the farm bill in 2022. In the new year, Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is expected to make an appearance…