Articles tagged under: Tom Sell
Senate to Consider More COVID-19 Aid
Published June 8, 2020
In May, the House approved their version of a phase four economic stimulus package called the HEROES Act. Later this month, the U.S. Senate will be putting together their plan. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says Senate…Unknowns Remain on USDA’s COVID-19 Direct Payments
Published April 20, 2020
A large portion of the USDA’s coronavirus aid includes $16 billion in direct payments for farmers and ranchers. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says more details are needed for the calculations of the direct payments. "What we…Additional Farm Aid May Not Be a Third MFP
Published March 26, 2020
Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says the replenished Commodity Credit Corporation funds in the third stimulus package may not be used for another Market Facilitation Program. Instead, Sell says the USDA is working on a new method…Budget Proposal a Symbolic Gesture
Published March 12, 2019
President Trump is proposing cuts to USDA’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget. Combest, Sell and Associates partner and lobbyist Tom Sell said this is a symbolic gesture. "Congress has the constitutional authority to set the budget, but with a divided Congress,…Frustration Builds as Partial Shutdown Continues
Published January 17, 2019
Frustration is building as lawmakers have yet to reach an agreement to end the partial shutdown. That's according to Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell. "Many times, a divided Congress will empower those in the middle to get…A Tight Farm Bill Timeline
Published November 16, 2018
One week into the lame duck session of Congress, Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is starting to realize achieving more on work requirements in the nutrition title of the farm…Preparing for Trade Title Farm Bill Talks
Published July 13, 2018
Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says aside from the nutrition title, the trade title could also be a big discussion piece as lawmakers step into conference committee. "The big question in my mind: is there going to…Crop Insurance Amendments Expected
Published June 25, 2018
Now that the House has narrowly passed the farm bill, the Senate is expected to take up the farm bill this week. Combest, Sell and Associates Principal Tom Sell expects several amendments challenging the crop insurance program. “Dick Durbin, the…Overcoming Farm Bill Hurdles
Published May 7, 2018
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway is focused on securing the votes he needs to move the proposed farm bill to the floor. Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says a partisan turn in the House version of…