Articles tagged under: House Agriculture Committee
A Parting Shot
Published December 4, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is taking a parting shot as he leaves Congress, introducing legislation to expand the Conservation Reserve Program to a minimum of 50 million acres. "I'm hoping to put this on the radar screen so…Mixed Emotions About the Election, But Ready to Move On
Published December 4, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson is the architect of the current sugar and dairy titles of the farm bill. Peterson had an extensive conversation with his successor, Georgia Congressman David Scott, about farm policy. "He assured me that he…Scott Named House Ag Committee Chair
Published December 4, 2020
Georgia Congressman David Scott will be the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee. Scott says his priorities will range from trade to crop insurance and from nutrition programs to broadband. Scott has been in Congress for 18…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…The Selection Process for House Ag Committee Leadership
Published November 10, 2020
A leadership change is coming for the House Agriculture Committee in 2021. Seniority plays a role in selecting leadership, but that’s not the only factor considered. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the process also varies by…Peterson Responds to 2020 Election Results
Published November 4, 2020
In response to the election results, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thanked Minnesota’s Seventh Congressional District for the support in the last few years. Peterson said they ran a strong and positive campaign, but President Trump winning the district…A Shift in House Ag Committee Priorities
Published November 4, 2020
With Congressman Collin Peterson out as the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, the speculation now shifts to who will fill that job. Pro Farmer Washington Analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says there are three names in the mix. "It's David Scott…Peterson Asks NRCS About CSP Sign-Up
Published October 2, 2020
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry held a hearing on the challenges and successes of conservation programs on Thursday. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said enrollment in the Conservation Stewardship Program is challenging some Minnesota farmers. Natural…Peterson Gives Turkey Growers an Update on COVID-19 Assistance
Published June 26, 2020
Following the Minnesota Turkey Growers annual meeting on Thursday, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson gave an update on COVID-19 assistance. "The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payment is based on how much damage was done by the coronavirus. There were…