Articles tagged under: Senator Tina Smith
Concern Seen Over Farm Economy
Published October 17, 2019
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has been meeting with ag lenders about the current farm economy. "As one friend in farming said to me you can't take your patriotism to the bank," said Smith. "As I talk to farmers and lenders,…ND, MN, MT Lawmakers Want Grain Issue Addressed
Published July 10, 2019
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators is asking the Trump Administration to address Canada’s restrictions on U.S. grain within the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The lawmakers point to Canada’s Variety Registration System that limits the varieties of wheat that can be in…Haying & Grazing Change Sought
Published June 7, 2019
A bipartisan group of senators is asking USDA to expedite the new cover crop rules that were put in the 2018 farm bill. In addition, the lawmakers want the Agriculture Department to allow haying and grazing of cover crops on…Seeking Market Access for Fresh Potatoes
Published February 19, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is asking the Trump Administration to prioritize market access for U.S. potatoes in its trade negotiations with China. Exports are significant for the fresh potato business and more market access is being sought. The letter…Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Farm Bill
Published December 12, 2018
The Senate passed the farm bill with a vote of 87-to-13. All of the no votes came from Republicans. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the farm bill will provide much-needed certainty to agriculture. "I fully understand that there are significant…The Certainty of a Farm Bill is Needed
Published November 17, 2018
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is optimistic the farm bill will get done during the lame duck session. "We are out until after Thanksgiving, but there is plenty of time to get a farm bill done if there is a will…Klobuchar and Smith Are Reelected
Published November 7, 2018
Minnesota had the unusual situation of having both U.S. Senate seats up for election. Incumbent Amy Klobuchar won another six-year term with 60 percent of the vote. Senator Tina Smith won over Republican challenger Karin Housley 53-to-42 percent. Smith was…Extension Sought for MPP Enrollment
Published June 2, 2018
A coalition of 16 U.S. senators, including Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, is calling on USDA to extend the deadline to enroll in the updated Margin Protection Program for dairy farmers. This past Friday was the final day…Morrissey to Serve as Smith Press Secretary
Published May 15, 2018
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has named Molly Morrissey as press secretary. Previously, Morrissey was the deputy press secretary for Smith and former Minnesota Senator Al Franken. Michael Dale-Stein, who was in the communications role, is taking a new job with…