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Hoskins and Hutchins Clear Ag Committee

Published July 22, 2025

The Senate Agriculture Committee has advanced two of President Trump’s USDA nominees. Dudley Hoskins was approved for undersecretary of marketing and regulatory programs, and Scott Hutchins for undersecretary of research, education, and economics. Votes on two additional nominees were postponed.…
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Ag Committee to Review Ag Economy

Published January 30, 2025

The Senate Agriculture Committee will focus on the farm economy in its first hearing for the 119th Congress. The witness list will include a regional presence. That includes American Soybean Association Chairman Josh Gackle of Kulm, North Dakota; American Sugarbeet…
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Klobuchar Highlights Farm Bill as Top Priority

Published January 8, 2025

Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar is eager to get to work on the farm bill. "Senator (John) Boozman of Arkansas and I have a really good relationship, that's going to be necessary to not only get through the…
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The First Trillion Dollar Farm Bill

Published January 26, 2024

Senate Agriculture Committee Chief Economist John Newton is confident Congress will be able to find a good balance for policy in the new farm bill. “With $1.5 trillion, we can prioritize those resources appropriately to meet the needs of agriculture…
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Leveraging AI Technology in Agriculture

Published November 11, 2023

The Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled a hearing for Tuesday to consider the use of artificial intelligence in agriculture. Academic and technology industry leaders will testify. Dr. Jose-Marie Griffiths, president, Dakota State University, is one of the witnesses. DSU is…
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Senate Ag Committee Advances USDA Nominees

Published September 29, 2022

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the nominations of one Farm Credit Administration Board member and two USDA officials last week, including the USDA Under Secretary of Trade Alexis Taylor. Later last week, the full Senate approved the nomination of Farm…
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Senate Ag Committee to Vote on Pending Nominations

Published September 26, 2022

The Senate Agriculture Committee will vote on the pending USDA and Farm Credit Administration nominees tomorrow. The timing will be in conjunction with floor votes. The three individuals being considered include USDA Under Secretary of Trade Alexis Taylor, Farm Credit…
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