Articles tagged under: Randy Russell

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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Farm Bill Text Delivers Momentum for the Process

Published May 17, 2024

The Russell Group President Randy Russell has been pouring through the lengthy farm bill text. "Chairman (Glenn 'GT') Thompson releasing this text a very positive move," said Russell. "It builds some momentum in a farm bill process that has been long…

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Border Influences All Debate in DC

Published January 6, 2024

Russell Group President Randy Russell expects the border situation to influence any major policy debate in Congress, including the farm bill. “Funding the government for the rest of the year is priority number one.” If that can be accomplished with…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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