Articles tagged under: Randy Russell
No Farm Bill Until the Dust Settles
Published October 5, 2023
There's only four more weeks until the continuing resolution runs out. The Russell Group President Randy Russell doesn't see much time for Congress to elect a new Speaker and get legislation, including the farm bill, passed. With the farm bill…More Delays for ’23 Farm Bill
Published September 20, 2023
The drama over a possible government shutdown is adding another delay in the farm bill process. There are huge differences between the House and Senate efforts to fund the government. “At this point, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy doesn’t have the…2023 Farm Bill Faces Hurdles
Published September 3, 2023
According to Russell Group President Randy Russell, the farm bill is facing a few hurdles before it can cross the finish line. Nutrition programs will likely be a point of contention, especially with House Republicans only holding a four seat…Who Holds the Cards in the Farm Bill Debate?
Published April 19, 2023
Russell Group President Randy Russell does not expect the new farm bill passed before the current bill expires at the end of September. "There's not a snowball's chance that is going to happen." It is more likely action will be…Work Remains During the Lame Duck Session
Published November 14, 2022
The House and Senate are returning to Washington, D.C. this week. In addition to electing new leadership, Congress still needs to pass the 12 appropriations bills, which will likely be folded into one massive omnibus bill. The Russell Group President…The Farm Bill is Front and Center
Published October 12, 2022
Farm groups are ramping up their preparation for the next farm bill. "Trade associations representing all segments of the agriculture and food value chain are starting to look at farm bill priorities, especially with annual meetings coming up," said Randy…Agriculture Included in Inflation/Climate Bill
Published July 31, 2022
The agreement between West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer will likely bring the so-called Inflation Reduction Act to a vote late this week. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says this development is shocking. "I…Skepticism Over for Gas Tax Break
Published June 23, 2022
The Russell Group President Randy Russell says a federal gas tax suspension is not likely to get much support in Congress. Key Democrats criticized this concept in the past. "Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi deadpanned it in the past;…Three Factors Influence Farm Bill Outcomes
Published March 2, 2022
The Russell Group President Randy Russell says the farm bill is typically driven by three factors. It is the state of the farm economy when the bill is written, the budget situation and political dynamics. Russell says the farm economy…