Articles tagged under: Randy Russell
Top Story #7: Increased Focus on Climate Policy and Carbon Markets
Published December 30, 2021
Climate change is showing up in policy including the bipartisan infrastructure package, the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the Build Back Better Act. "The BBB Act includes more than $27 billion in new, additional conservation funding," said Randy Russell, president,…Build Back Better Act Punted Into ’22
Published December 16, 2021
Over the weekend, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin said he can not support the $2 trillion Build Back Better bill. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says there are two issues with this proposal; "what's going on with the inflation…Government Spending Spree Described as “a Serious Problem”
Published November 2, 2021
The Build Back Better plan remains in flux with concerns over costs and policy changes. Russell Group President Randy Russell said Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow was able to protect the funding for climate-smart agricultural practices. The tax language…Infrastructure Talks Continue in Washington D.C.
Published July 26, 2021
Infrastructure discussions continue in the final week of July. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says there is a need for infrastructure improvements, but how to pay for them remains a hang-up in negotiations. "I think lawmakers will get through…An Infrastructure Agreement Could Take Awhile
Published May 21, 2021
The Russell Group President Randy Russell says it may be Memorial Day before we know if the federal infrastructure package will take a bipartisan or partisan route. "This will drag out awhile. There's broad agreement to re-invest in roads, bridges…Climate-Smart Ag Policy Solutions Being Considered in Congress
Published May 3, 2021
When it comes to climate smart agriculture, the Russell Group President Randy Russell would like to see more voluntary programs to help farmers generate revenue. The Growing Climate Solutions Act, a bill highlighting ways farmers can participate in carbon markets,…Bipartisan Support for Infrastructure, Not the Cost
Published April 17, 2021
The Russell Group President Randy Russell says there’s strong bipartisan support for reinvesting in basic infrastructure needs, but that’s only one-quarter of the more than $2 trillion proposal from White House. "I think there's going to be serious negotiations over…USDA Reviews Pending COVID Relief
Published March 11, 2021
The American Rescue Plan does not include direct payments to farmers. "Most of the assistance for agriculture, about $25 billion, goes toward the nutrition program," said Randy Russell, president, the Russell Group. "It also includes debt forgiveness for minority farmers."…Third Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Waiting on Vilsack
Published February 17, 2021
The Biden administration is waiting to review the rules and eligibility criteria of the third Coronavirus Food Assistance Program before distributing payments to farmers. Once Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack is confirmed and reviews the program, the Russell Group President…