Articles tagged under: John Boozman
FFA Caucus Created
Published February 24, 2022
Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow and Ranking Member John Boozman have formed a bipartisan Senate FFA Caucus. The pair said the FFA prepares young people to be leaders on and off the farm.Build Back ‘Broke’
Published December 25, 2021
As we move into the new year, Senate Ranking Member John Boozman is offering a hopeful tone. "I'm excited about the New Year," Boozman told RRFN. "Hopefully, we can put 'Build Back Broke' aside and get back to the normal…Senators Write the Fed, Asking to Address Regulatory Burdens
Published December 16, 2021
Year-over-year inflation is at its highest level in 40 years. Republican Senators sent a letter to the Federal Reserve and Farm Credit institutions to highlight the impact high inflation and higher input costs have on agriculture. The lawmakers ask for…Threat Remains for Estate Tax Exemption
Published October 8, 2021
Now that the Senate passed a solution to address the immediate debt ceiling needs, lawmakers are focused on the Build Back Better plan. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman said the pay-fors for the upcoming legislation are still concerning.…Senators Pursue Short-Term and Longer-Term Disaster Fixes
Published August 9, 2021
The next step for the ag appropriation bill is to be considered by the full Senate. This bill includes $7 billion in disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers due to natural disasters. Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman tells…Boozman Supports WHIP+ Extension
Published July 28, 2021
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman issued a statement of support following the passage of the WHIP+ extension bill in the House Ag Committee. Boozman said lawmakers need to explore all viable opportunities to reach producers who have been…Senate Ag Committee Plans to Hold Cattle Market Hearing
Published May 30, 2021
During Thursday’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Ranking Member John Boozman committed to holding another hearing on the unprecedented challenges facing the cattle market. Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow agreed, it was time for a hearing to understand what’s been happening with the…Details Sought on Tax Proposal’s Impact on Agriculture
Published May 26, 2021
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven, Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman and six of their Republican colleagues are asking Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to explain the Biden Administration’s proposed tax policy and its impact on capital gains tax rates and…COVID Bill May Trigger PAYGO Rules, Slashing Farm Programs
Published March 4, 2021
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman is warning the latest COVID-19 stimulus bill could trigger huge farm program cuts. Democrats are using budget reconciliation as the vehicle for the assistance package which could result in automatic spending cuts under…