Articles tagged under: House Agriculture Committee
COVID-19 Relief Highlighted in Peterson Townhall
Published April 9, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson held a telephone townhall on Wednesday. In the call, Peterson said the USDA will make payments to farmers. "They're going to do another payment that's not going to be based on trade, but how…Ag Department Developing COVID-19 Aid Quickly
Published April 2, 2020
Help is coming for farmers and ranchers impacted by the coronavirus. USDA is in the process of figuring out a formula for assistance. "Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is having the chief economist and staff look at the different aspects of…The Potential Impact of an MFP 3.0
Published March 10, 2020
In a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing on trade, Committee Ranking Member Mike Conaway asked farmers to speak to the impact of a third round of Market Facilitation Program payments. Beeville, Texas farmer Matt Huie responded. "If we don't see an…Peterson Seeking Re-Election
Published March 8, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chair Collin Peterson will be seeking re-election in 2020. Peterson has served in Minnesota’s 7th district in Congress since 1991.Peterson Recognized by Ag Retailers Association
Published February 11, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson was recognized as the Agricultural Retailers Association’s Legislator of the Year. ARA President and CEO Darren Coppock says Congressman Peterson received the award for his leadership in passing multiple farm bills that support America’s…Zeman Testifies During House Ag Hearing
Published February 11, 2020
The House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research hosted a hearing on economic opportunities from local agricultural markets on Wednesday. Minnesota Farmers’ Market Association Executive Director Kathy Zeman was a witness during the hearing, calling for continued investment in…From Capitol Hill to Bayer
Published January 30, 2020
Kellie Adesina is the new director of federal government affairs for Bayer Crop Science. Adesina previously served as the chief counsel for the House Agriculture Committee.House Ag Chairman Peterson Adds New Staffers
Published January 19, 2020
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson added two new staff members. Gary, Minnesota farmer Jake Chisholm will be the Staff Director for the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management. Justina Graff will be the new Deputy Clerk for…Farm Credit CEO: Ratify Trade Agreements
Published November 20, 2019
During a House Agriculture Subcommittee on Exchanges, Energy and Credit hearing on Tuesday, Farm Credit Administration CEO Glen Smith told lawmakers the best thing Congress can do to help farmers right now is ratify trade agreements. "The two big issues…