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Craig Calls for Action on Farm Economy

Published March 26, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig says farmers are facing mounting financial stress as Congress works to finalize a new farm bill. Craig says current aid has fallen short of covering widespread losses across agriculture. “The $12 billion that's…
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SNAP Debate Dominates Farm Bill Markup

Published March 4, 2026

Debate over the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dominated last week’s markup of Farm Bill 2.0 in the House Agriculture Committee. SNAP accounts for the largest share of farm bill spending, and lawmakers clashed over the program’s cost and oversight as…
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Farm Bill 2.0 May Struggle for Votes

Published March 3, 2026

The House Agriculture Committee has begun marking up what’s being called Farm Bill 2.0, but uncertainty remains about whether the legislation can advance beyond committee and clear the full House. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says lawmakers may be missing the…
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Peterson: Policy, Isn’t the Problem, Its Politics

Published February 18, 2026

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says the biggest challenge facing the 'skinny' farm bill is not policy, but politics. Peterson has reviewed Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s proposal and does not object to the overall direction. “I…
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Hoeven Outlines Senate Priorities for Farm Bill 2.0

Published February 17, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is aligned with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson on the direction of Farm Bill 2.0, but several Senate priorities remain. Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, met with Thompson and Senate…
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Wiesemeyer: House Farm Bill Faces Steep Hurdles

Published February 16, 2026

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s farm bill proposal is facing significant political headwinds. According to Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, early reaction suggests the proposal may struggle to gain enough support in the House. "All you have to do…
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Craig Criticizes GOP Farm Bill Draft

Published February 16, 2026

House Ag Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig is criticizing the Republican majority’s newly released farm bill text, saying it does not adequately address the economic pressures facing farmers and working families. Craig said the proposal falls short of responding to…
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Craig Criticizes White House Over Farm Policy

Published December 10, 2025

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Representative Angie Craig used the panel’s annual Member Day hearing to sharply criticize the administration’s approach to farm and food policy. Craig said rising costs, trade instability, and policy uncertainty are hurting producers and families…
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