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Ag Committee Leadership Speculation

Published July 3, 2026

Colorado Senator Michael Bennet surprisingly lost his bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. However, that may put him in line for another key position. The current Senate agriculture committee ranking member, Amy Klobuchar, is running for governor in Minnesota.…

Biofuels Offer Long-Term Growth Path

Published June 17, 2026

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says expanded biofuel markets could provide a critical source of future demand for U.S. agriculture. Her comments follow the release of an S&P Global Energy study commissioned by U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action. "This is the…

Smith Meets With Farmers in West-Central MN

Published April 19, 2026

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith was in Wheaton on Friday, hosting a farm roundtable discussion. "Something that comes up over and over again is discussion over the modernization of rules and regulations that farmers have to deal with, and it could…

Bipartisan Bill Seeks Study of Livestock Market Consolidation

Published March 25, 2026

Senators Tina Smith and Chuck Grassley have introduced bipartisan legislation to study how livestock industry consolidation affects farmers, ranchers, and consumers, citing limited data and growing market concentration. The bill directs USDA research to inform future policy, as consolidation by…

Seeking Details on Canceled USDA Awards

Published July 24, 2025

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith is one of the lead Democrats on a letter to USDA, calling on the Trump Administration to provide answers about recently canceled funding for farmers. The Agriculture Department terminated 145 awards totaling nearly $149 million. In…

Minnesota Senators Push for USDA Reforms in Bird Flu Fight

Published March 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith recently met with Minnesota poultry producers and industry leaders to discuss the response to avian influenza. "We're in a much better place than we were, you 10 years ago. But nonetheless, it is…

A Win for Local Meat Processing

Published September 25, 2024

The Lakes Community Cooperative meat processing facility will receive $530,000 federal grant to double its capacity. Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith, both members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, made the announcement. The multi-species processing plant is located in…

Grand Farm to Host Ag Approps Field Hearing

Published August 9, 2024

North Dakota Senator John Hoeven will host a Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee field hearing Thursday at the Grand Farm Innovation Campus. Panelists will include Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member John Boozman and Minnesota Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith. Deputy…

USDA Programs Like REAP Can Save Cash for Farmers

Published April 12, 2024

The REAP program is a USDA grant and loan option that Senator Tina Smith says is perfect for farmers looking to save money while installing new energy systems. "REAP is a very popular loan progam at USDA for farmers looking…

Housing Options Shouldn’t Be a Limiting Factor in Rural America

Published September 23, 2022

Attracting and keeping good help on the farm can be a challenge. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says the lack of housing options should not add to the difficulty. "For many years, USDA helped provide low interest mortgages for rental apartments…

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Ag Committee Leadership Speculation

Biofuels Offer Long-Term Growth Path

Smith Meets With Farmers in West-Central MN

Bipartisan Bill Seeks Study of Livestock Market Consolidation

Seeking Details on Canceled USDA Awards

Minnesota Senators Push for USDA Reforms in Bird Flu Fight

A Win for Local Meat Processing

Grand Farm to Host Ag Approps Field Hearing

USDA Programs Like REAP Can Save Cash for Farmers

Housing Options Shouldn’t Be a Limiting Factor in Rural America

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