Articles tagged under: Senate Agriculture Committee
Vilsack’s Confirmation Hearing Scheduled for February
Published January 27, 2021
Ag Secretary Nominee Tom Vilsack has a confirmation hearing scheduled with the Senate Agriculture Committee next week. The hearing will be Tuesday, February 2 starting at 9:30 a.m. central time. This will be one of the first steps in the…Senate Ag Committee Discusses Climate Solutions
Published June 27, 2020
The Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing on the Growing Climate Solutions Act last week. The bill directs the USDA to create a program to help private landowners generate carbon credits. Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow is a co-author of…Stabenow: USDA Can Address Payment Limits
Published April 24, 2020
Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow addressed concerns for the $125,000 payment limits for direct payments in the USDA’s COVID-19 relief package. "Given the circumstances, the USDA has flexibility to address that. They did that in the Market Facilitation…Trade Deal to be Signed Wednesday
Published January 13, 2020
The Chinese trade delegation arrives in Washington, D.C. today and is expected to sign off on the phase one trade agreement on Wednesday. The text of the agreement will also be released on Wednesday. With this deal, China will purchase…Farm Bill Implementation Hearing Scheduled
Published October 10, 2019
The Senate Agriculture Committee has scheduled a hearing to get an update on farm bill implementation. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Censky is the only person on the witness list. This hearing will be held one week from Thursday.Senate Ag Hears Feedback on U.S. Grain Standards Act
Published July 31, 2019
The Senate Agriculture Committee discussed re-authorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act in a hearing on Wednesday. The legislation expires in September 2020. Chairman Pat Roberts was eager to hear what’s working well and what needs improvement. "Maintaining the certainty…Roberts Addresses Farm Bill Implementation
Published February 5, 2019
Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts addressed the Farm Foundation Tuesday on the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill. Reflecting on key provisions included in the commodity and conservation titles, Roberts said the farm bill provides much needed certainty and…Roberts Will Not Seek Re-Election
Published January 7, 2019
Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, will not seek re-election in 2020. Roberts made the announcement Friday. "I will not be a candidate in 2020 for a fifth Senate term. I just think it's time." Roberts also reflected on…Farm Bill Language Being Reviewed
Published November 29, 2018
A farm bill agreement is a big step for the conference committee. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway explains the next steps once the Congressional Budget Office reviews the bill. “We have to be firm with staff that any differences…