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Brazil Beef Ban Lifted, Lawmakers Concerned

Published March 2, 2020

A bipartisan group of senators is upset with USDA’s decision to lift the ban on Brazilian beef imports. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, the lawmakers voiced concern over public health and animal health issues. The individuals signing…

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President Trump’s Budget Forecast Released

Published February 10, 2020

The Office of Management and Budget released the Presidential Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. The White House is proposing many of the same budget cuts the administration sought in the past. The proposal takes a whack out of the federal…

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Courts Will Determine Legality of WOTUS Replacement Rule

Published January 26, 2020

If there are legal challenges, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer says there is the potential for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to be considered by the Supreme Court. "It will be important at some point for the Supreme Court to…

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Lawmakers, Organizations React to NEPA Modernization

Published January 10, 2020

North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer, who sits on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, reacted to the announcement that the National Environmental Policy Act. "The NEPA process has grown incredibly complicated and unnecessarily burdensome," said Cramer. "I encourage all…

USDA Undersecretary Northey Learns About Yield and Quality Losses

Published November 9, 2019

During his visit to the Red River Valley, USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey heard from farmers dealing with an unprecedented harvest season. Northey said crop insurance is especially challenged in a year like this when quality…

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Cramer Discusses Trade Issues with President Trump

Published November 8, 2019

President Donald Trump and North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer discussed the U.S. and China trade talks via phone on Thursday night. "President Trump never overplays his hand with China; neither does China." Cramer sees cautious optimism for a trade deal.…

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A Unique Role in RFS Debate

Published October 8, 2019

Regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard, Senator Kevin Cramer said North Dakota is in a unique position. "There's no state in the country that better exemplifies the importance of balance on this issue with corn being our number one crop and…

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Landowners Voice Private Property Right Concerns to Interior Secretary

Published October 4, 2019

Landowners voiced their concerns about private property rights to Interior Secretary David Bernhardt during a stop at Hope, North Dakota. "North Dakota farmers and their ancestors have always been great stewards of the land. That's part of the reason why…

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Optimism Expressed for Ratifying the USMCA

Published September 18, 2019

At the Heritage Foundation on Tuesday, Vice President Mike Pence called on Congress to ratify the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "By demonstrating our ability to unify our economy with our neighbors to the north and south, we'll only strengthen the…

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MFP Funding Tied to Stopgap Spending Measure

Published September 16, 2019

Congress must pass a continuing resolution by October 1 to keep the government running. USDA’s Market Facilitation Program is part of that discussion. House Appropriations Committee Chair Nita Lowey may reject the Trump Administration’s request for $30 billion in Commodity…

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Articles tagged under: kevin cramer

Brazil Beef Ban Lifted, Lawmakers Concerned

President Trump’s Budget Forecast Released

Courts Will Determine Legality of WOTUS Replacement Rule

Lawmakers, Organizations React to NEPA Modernization

USDA Undersecretary Northey Learns About Yield and Quality Losses

Cramer Discusses Trade Issues with President Trump

A Unique Role in RFS Debate

Landowners Voice Private Property Right Concerns to Interior Secretary

Optimism Expressed for Ratifying the USMCA

MFP Funding Tied to Stopgap Spending Measure

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