Articles tagged under: Tina Smith
Trade Disputes Tiring NW MN Farmers
Published August 13, 2019
Farmers are tired of the trade war. That’s one takeaway from a roundtable discussion between northwestern Minnesota farmers and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Monday night. Crookston farmer Tim Dufault said he's tired of reading that farmers are okay with the…Bill Introduced to Improve Disease Preventative Efforts
Published June 20, 2019
On Wednesday, Minnesota Senator Tina Smith and Indiana Senator Todd Young introduced the Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act. The bill aims to improve public health preparedness to prevent and respond to disease outbreaks. Particularly, it would coordinate efforts…Smith Hears Farmers’ Concerns about Trade
Published June 17, 2019
There’s no end in sight for the trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with farm leaders Friday afternoon in the Twin Cities and heard concern about the trade situation. "We needed to stand up…Year Round E15 “Good for Agriculture”
Published May 31, 2019
Ethanol supporters are calling the EPA’s final rule on E15 a win. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith said the final rule is very good news for corn farmers. "It's a big boost to corn growers and ethanol producers in Minnesota who…A Waiting Game for Congress
Published May 17, 2019
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says it’s a waiting game for Congress right now on the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. "I want to be in a place where I can sign this agreement. I still have questions about some elements of…Smith and Peterson Meet with Dairy Farmers, Lenders on Farm Bill
Published April 8, 2019
Minnesota dairy farmers and lenders are learning more about the new Dairy Margin Coverage program. Farm bill implementation was the focus at a meeting with House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith on Friday. Smith says…Smith Expects Similar Farm Bill Text
Published December 2, 2018
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith has not seen the final farm bill language, but expects something similar to the Senate’s version of the bill. "I am told by Senator Stabenow and Senator Roberts the nutrition parts of the farm bill are very…Hope for Farm Bill Progress in Lame Duck Session
Published October 12, 2018
There’s hope farm bill progress can be made in a lame duck session of Congress. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says lawmakers are waiting for the conference committee to come together with the House. "I hope we can get the farm…MN Senator Expresses Urgency on Farm Bill
Published June 1, 2018
Minnesota Senator Tina Smith says there’s urgency to get a farm bill completed on time. "The bill's failure in the House is a real disappointment for Minnesota farmers who have a lot of issues they're struggling with. Having the certainty of…