Articles tagged under: Randy Russell

Farm Bill Work Shifts Behind the Scenes

Published September 23, 2026

The next phase of the farm bill debate may take place behind the scenes rather than on the Senate floor. Russell Group President Randy Russell expects House and Senate Agriculture Committee staff to begin reconciling differences between their bills. “The…
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Farm Bill Hinges on SNAP Compromise

Published July 16, 2026

The clock is ticking for Congress as lawmakers work through a crowded legislative agenda before the August recess. Along with the national security and budget issues, agriculture remains on the list, including Farm Bill 2.0 and additional economic assistance for…
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Farm Bill Faces Tough Senate Path

Published May 1, 2026

The U.S. House has passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, but the path forward in the Senate remains uncertain. The Russell Group President and CEO, Randy Russell, says while the House vote is a major step,…
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The Russell Group Updates Management Makeup

Published December 2, 2025

The Russell Group has announced a new management structure. Tyson Redpath will now serve as chairman of advocacy and business strategy; Jessica Schulken becomes the chief advocacy and external affairs officer and Allyson Alvare serves as the chief operating officer.…
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Direct Payments Likely to Come From USDA’s Section 32 Authority

Published September 26, 2025

President Donald Trump is pledging to use tariff money to help farmers facing low commodity prices and high input costs.  The Russell Group President Randy Russell expects the Administration to use its Section 32 authority, which gives USDA 30 percent…
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Randy Russell Interview: Budget Reconciliation, Trade and More

Published May 9, 2025

The House Agriculture Committee has scheduled a two-day markup of the budget reconciliation process. The hearing will begin on Tuesday night and amendments will be made on Wednesday. Randy Russell, who leads The Russell Group, describes this process as a…
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A Down Payment on Disaster Losses

Published November 22, 2024

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow's farm bill language did not appeal to everyone. “It was, for lack of a better term, panned by Republicans across the board and it's not going anywhere,” said Randy Russell, president, The Russell Group.…
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