Articles tagged under: Randy Russell

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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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…

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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…

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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;…

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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…

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