Articles tagged under: Randy Russell

USMCA Expected to Move Quickly When It Reaches Congress

Published October 29, 2019

The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement implementing legislation could be sent to Capitol Hill in the next week. Some in Washington D.C. are optimistic it could be sent in a matter of days. Once the legislation reaches the Hill, The Russell…

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A Window of Opportunity Ahead for the USMCA

Published September 19, 2019

The trade agenda is starting to gain traction in Washington D.C. According to the Russell Group President Randy Russell, there’s a window of opportunity for Congress to take up the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement before the end of the year.…

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A Deal Needed on the Farm Bill

Published November 19, 2018

Lawmakers are showing confidence to get a farm bill done, but it is uncertain when this will happen. The Russell Group President Randy Russell says it’s understandable to have skepticism on lawmakers reaching an agreement by the end of the…

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Next Steps for the E15 Rulemaking Process

Published October 10, 2018

There is hope the EPA will publish its final rule on E15 by June 1. Every regulation is developed under different circumstances, but this is a short window of time for the rule. National Corn Growers Association Chairman Kevin Skunes,…

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The Process of Advancing the Farm Bill

Published September 24, 2018

The Russell Consulting Group President Randy Russell says a lot of work is being done to advance the farm bill. Once an agreement is made, there are still a few steps. "Even when they do get an agreement, you've got…

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Senate Prepares for Farm Bill Amendments, SNAP Hurdles

Published June 26, 2018

Russell Group President Randy Russell says the Senate is expected to complete a farm bill vote by the end of this week. Amendments are to be decided. "I know Senator Grassley has been trying to make adjustments to the payment…

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An Interesting Path Forward for Farm Bill

Published May 23, 2018

Negotiations are happening within the Republican caucus on how to address immigration. Russell Group President Randy Russell says they’ll likely need one vote, if not a series of votes, on immigration prior to the farm bill being brought up again…

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USDA Releases Proposed Biotech Rule

Published May 4, 2018

USDA’s proposed biotech label rule is is designed to bring clarity to a very complex issue. The Russell Group president and partner Randy Russell says the most difficult challenge is with the refined ingredients. “If 92 percent of corn, 94…

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Preparing for a Biotech Labeling Rule

Published April 24, 2018

Under a law passed in 2016, USDA must establish standards for food products containing GMO ingredients. The rule is supposed to be finalized by the end of July, but it appears USDA will not meet that deadline. Russell Group President…

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Conaway ‘Working on Votes’ for Farm Bill

Published April 23, 2018

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is working to get votes for his version of the farm bill. Russell Group President Randy Russell is keeping an eye on Congress and the support for the farm bill. “If you would have…

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