Articles tagged under: John Boozman
Boozman Tries to Rally Support for Farm Relief
Published Yesterday
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman went to the Senate floor, asking his colleagues to support emergency economic assistance for farmers. "Farmers, lenders and community leaders in all regions of the country are saying the same thing; farmers desperately need…Senate Ag Committee GOP Hires New Communications Lead
Published October 25, 2024
The Senate Agriculture Committee Republican Caucus has a new communications director. Sara Lasure is succeeding Patrick Creamer, who is retiring. Lasure is a Wisconsin native and has been on Arkansas Senator John Boozman’s office staff for over ten years.Farm Bill, Financial Assistance on Wish List
Published October 16, 2024
During a tour of Arkansas farms, Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman said two things need to happen in the lame-duck session after the election. Number one, Boozman said a new farm bill needs to pass. Secondly, Boozman said…‘We Need to Do the Right Thing’
Published August 16, 2024
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman acknowledged the prolonged farm bill process. “What we’ve got to do is reset the farm safety net,” said Boozman. “That’s going to cost some money and we’re trying to figure out how we…Farm Bill Discussed on the Sidelines of the GOP Convention
Published July 17, 2024
The politics surrounding the farm bill was on centerstage in a forum sponsored by POLITICO at the Republican National Convention. House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson and Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman shared the stage. Thompson said…Farm Bill Framework Released
Published June 12, 2024
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman has released his farm bill proposal. It includes language similar to the farm bill passed out of the House Agriculture Committee. Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow welcomed Boozman’s farm bill framework but quickly…Move IRA Conservation Funding to the Farm Bill
Published May 2, 2024
Nearly $20 billion was set aside for conservation in the Inflation Reduction Act. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman wants to fold those dollars into the farm bill. "People could gobble that up and use it for something else so…Boozman Lauds FARMER Act
Published April 10, 2024
Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman praised North Dakota Senator John Hoeven's FARMER Act from the Senate floor. Boozman said work must be done to enhance the safety net for farmers and ranchers in the farm bill. "Here's the reality; producers…New GOP Chief Counsel for Senate Ag Committee
Published October 2, 2023
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman has named Caleb Crosswhite as the minority chief counsel for the committee. Most recently, Crosswhite was the deputy chief counsel for House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glen 'GT' Thompson. Crosswhite served on the House…