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Bipartisan Work May Be Bigger Challenge in Next Farm Bill

Published November 22, 2021

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson thinks the Republicans could regain the majority in the House in the next election. "The big challenge, politically, no matter who controls Congress, is trying to keep these lawmakers from fighting with each…

Roberts Receives Top Hand Award

Published December 17, 2020

Senate Agriculture Committee chairman Pat Roberts has received the Top Hand Award from the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. This honor is presented to elected officials who help represent cattle producers and rural communities on Capital Hill. Chairman Roberts will retire…

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Roberts Gives Up the Gavel

Published December 3, 2020

Kansas Senator Pat Roberts has chaired his final Senate Agriculture Committee hearing. Before the testimony on agricultural research, Roberts was able to reflect on his time as chairman. "Six years ago, I made it a priority that this committee would…

Senate Ag Committee Advances U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act

Published June 24, 2020

The Senate Agriculture Committee passed the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020 by a voice vote on Wednesday. In a statement, Chairman Pat Roberts said the bill will serve stakeholders well and help the U.S. maintain its reputation as…

Roberts Receives Honors

Published January 21, 2020

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts received the Distinguished Service Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation. The award honors those who have devoted their careers to serving American agriculture. The Kansas senator is not seeking re-election.

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Trade Deal to be Signed Wednesday

Published January 13, 2020

The Chinese trade delegation arrives in Washington, D.C. today and is expected to sign off on the phase one trade agreement on Wednesday. The text of the agreement will also be released on Wednesday. With this deal, China will purchase…

USMCA Moves Through Senate Finance Committee

Published January 7, 2020

On Tuesday, the Senate Finance Committee moved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement implementing legislation out of committee on a 25-3 vote. During the markup, Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts said reliable markets are needed in farm country. "If we aren't leading…

Senate Ag Hears Feedback on U.S. Grain Standards Act

Published July 31, 2019

The Senate Agriculture Committee discussed re-authorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act in a hearing on Wednesday. The legislation expires in September 2020. Chairman Pat Roberts was eager to hear what’s working well and what needs improvement. "Maintaining the certainty…

Roberts Announces Promotions

Published June 5, 2019

Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts has announced staff changes and promotions. Wayne Stoskopf is the new senior professional staff for commodities, crop insurance, dairy and grain standards. Previously, Stoskopf worked on the committee's professional staff. Megan Cline has been…

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Little Moves to NAMI

Published May 21, 2019

The North American Meat Institute has named Sarah Little as the vice president of communications. Little is the longtime communications director for Senate Agricutlure Committee Pat Roberts.

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Bipartisan Work May Be Bigger Challenge in Next Farm Bill

Roberts Receives Top Hand Award

Roberts Gives Up the Gavel

Senate Ag Committee Advances U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act

Roberts Receives Honors

Trade Deal to be Signed Wednesday

USMCA Moves Through Senate Finance Committee

Senate Ag Hears Feedback on U.S. Grain Standards Act

Roberts Announces Promotions

Little Moves to NAMI

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