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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,…

Immigration Policy Impacting Food Production

Published March 11, 2026

Ag labor shortages came up a few times in the Senate Agriculture Committee hearing Tuesday. Senator Tina Smith said the Trump Administration’s immigration policies in her home state of Minnesota has had a devastating impact on farm and food processing…

NPC Welcomes Farm Bill Progress, But Relief is Needed

Published February 18, 2026

National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles says there is “a lot to like” in House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s Farm Bill text, but significant work remains. Quarles credited Thompson and his staff for moving the process forward, noting…

Peterson: Policy, Isn’t the Problem, Its Politics

Published February 18, 2026

Former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson says the biggest challenge facing the 'skinny' farm bill is not policy, but politics. Peterson has reviewed Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn 'GT' Thompson’s proposal and does not object to the overall direction. “I…

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Hoeven Outlines Senate Priorities for Farm Bill 2.0

Published February 17, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is aligned with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson on the direction of Farm Bill 2.0, but several Senate priorities remain. Hoeven, who chairs the Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, met with Thompson and Senate…

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Boozman Backs Specialty Crop Aid, Calls for More Support

Published February 16, 2026

Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman is voicing support for USDA’s newly announced Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers Program, emphasizing the importance of sustained federal backing for rural America. Boozman said the initiative demonstrates President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary…

Farm Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Faces Collapse

Published February 4, 2026

A bipartisan coalition of veteran farm leaders and USDA officials is sounding the alarm, warning that American agriculture faces a potential 'widespread collapse.' The group, which includes past presidents and CEOs of the National Corn Growers Association, Renewable Fuels Association,…

Hoeven Presses for PP Buy-Up Coverage

Published January 23, 2026

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven is leading a bipartisan push to get USDA to restore additional prevented planting buy-up coverage under crop insurance. Recent USDA rules expanded premium support overall, but removed the option for a five percent top-up on…

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House Ag Leaders Call for $10B More in Farm Aid

Published December 22, 2025

Leaders of the House Agriculture Committee say Congress may need to provide at least $10 billion in additional aid for U.S. farmers, on top of the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance Program recently announced by the Trump administration. Committee members…

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Keys to Join IDFA Staff in January

Published December 2, 2025

Fountain, Minnesota native Chelsie Keys has been named the senior vice president of government relations for the International Dairy Foods Association. Keys succeeds Dave Carlin, who announced his retirement earlier this year. For the past ten years, Keys has been…

Articles tagged under: Senate Agriculture Committee

Farm Bill Faces Tough Senate Path

Immigration Policy Impacting Food Production

NPC Welcomes Farm Bill Progress, But Relief is Needed

Peterson: Policy, Isn’t the Problem, Its Politics

Hoeven Outlines Senate Priorities for Farm Bill 2.0

Boozman Backs Specialty Crop Aid, Calls for More Support

Farm Leaders Warn U.S. Agriculture Faces Collapse

Hoeven Presses for PP Buy-Up Coverage

House Ag Leaders Call for $10B More in Farm Aid

Keys to Join IDFA Staff in January

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