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Aug. 4, 2021
As Drought Continues, Klobuchar, Smith Announces USDA Disaster Assistance for Minnesota Farmers and Livestock Producers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 2, 2021
At Agriculture Committee Hearing, Klobuchar Secures Commitment from USDA Nominee to Prioritize Drought Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representative Angie Craig, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Take Additional Steps to Support Small and Regional Meat & Poultry Processing Facilities
Rep. Pete Stauber, ...
July 29, 2021
Hearing of the Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - At Judiciary Committee Hearing, Klobuchar Emphasizes Need for Increased Competition in Food Supply Chain
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 28, 2021
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Emergency Haying During Severe Drought
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 28, 2021
Klobuchar, Smith, Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Authorize Emergency Haying During Drought
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
July 27, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Pushing Feds for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
July 27, 2021
Rep. Fischbach Announces Resources for Drought-Stricken Farmers
Rep. Michelle Fischbach
July 27, 2021
Angie Craig Applauds USDA Announcement of Disaster Assistance for Minnesota Farmers & Ranchers Impacted by Drought
Rep. Angie Craig
July 23, 2021
Following Urging from Klobuchar, Smith, USDA Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding for Livestock and Poultry Producers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 23, 2021
Following Urging from Klobuchar, Smith, USDA Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding for Livestock and Poultry Producers
Sen. Tina Smith
July 22, 2021
Minnesota Republican Delegation Sends Letter to Protect Minnesota's Dairy Farmers
Rep. Tom Emmer
July 15, 2021
Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Tilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Fischbach Urges Emergency Waiver for Haying, Grazing of CRP Lands
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
July 14, 2021
Fischer, Klobuchar Lead Bipartisan Group in Reintroducing Legislation Expanding Market for Biofuels Year-Round
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 14, 2021
Fischer, Klobuchar Lead Bipartisan Group in Reintroducing Legislation Expanding Market for Biofuels Year-Round
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
July 9, 2021
Johnson, Craig Applaud USDA Action on the FEEDD Act
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
July 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Panetta Leads Colleagues In Urging House Leadership To Include Agricultural Research In Any Comprehensive Infrastructure Package
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
July 6, 2021
Rep. Omar Announces $1 Million in Community Project Funding for Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 2, 2021
Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 1, 2021
Following Letter from Klobuchar, Smith, and Craig, USDA Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding for Farmers and Agricultural Businesses
Sen. Tina Smith
July 1, 2021
Following Letter from Klobuchar, Smith, and Craig, USDA Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding for Farmers and Agricultural Businesses
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 25, 2021
House Biofuels Caucus Statement on Supreme Court's Renewable Fuel Standard Decision and the Future Integrity of the RFS
Rep. Angie Craig, ...
June 24, 2021
Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging FDA to Further Efforts to Eliminate Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
June 24, 2021
Klobuchar, Moran Announce USDA Investment in Small and Midsized Meatpackers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 21, 2021
Sens. Moran, Klobuchar Announce USDA Investment in Small and Midsized Meatpackers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 16, 2021
Marshall and Gillibrand Lead Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Minnesota Republicans Send Letter to Biden to Voice Serious Concerns Over Biden's Federal Land Grab Known as the 30x30 Initiative
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
June 11, 2021
Klobuchar Statement on USDA Announcement on Antitrust Enforcement in Meat Markets
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 4, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Wicker, Coons, Bipartisan Lawmakers Push For Expedited Relief For Chicken Growers
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
June 4, 2021
Klobuchar, Smith Announce $3.5M in Federal Funding to Improve Water Quality, Soil Health, and Agriculture Productivity in Central MN
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of Department of Justice - Rounds, Smith Lead 26 Colleagues in Calling for DOJ Investigation Into Cattle Market
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - In Bicameral Letter, Pingree, Spanberger, Heinrich, Booker Lead Call for Investment in Agriculture as a Climate Solution
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
May 26, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork
Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Fischbach, Smith Lead Over 130 House Colleagues In Opposing Stepped-Up Basis Repeal and Capital Gains Death Tax
Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
April 29, 2021
Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal
Rep. Ilhan Omar, ...
April 21, 2021
Rep. Omar Statement on Extension of School Meal Waivers and Impact of Her MEALS Act
Rep. Ilhan Omar
April 19, 2021
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farms Adopt Conservation, Climate Practices
Sen. Tina Smith
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation
Rep. Tom Emmer, ...
April 15, 2021
Representative Angie Craig Discusses Agriculture Priorities with National Pork Producers Council
Rep. Angie Craig
April 9, 2021
Klobuchar Statement on FDA's Creation of "Closer to Zero" Campaign for Baby Food
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 8, 2021
Letter to President Joseph Biden - Emmer Urges Biden Administration to Protect Family Farms from Capital Gains Increases
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
April 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels
Rep. Michelle Fischbach, ...
April 6, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
Rep. Betty McCollum, ...
March 30, 2021
Representative Angie Craig Discusses Minnesota Agriculture Priorities with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
Rep. Angie Craig
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Politician
Aug. 4, 2021
As Drought Continues, Klobuchar, Smith Announces USDA Disaster Assistance for Minnesota Farmers and Livestock Producers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 2, 2021
At Agriculture Committee Hearing, Klobuchar Secures Commitment from USDA Nominee to Prioritize Drought Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representative Angie Craig, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Take Additional Steps to Support Small and Regional Meat & Poultry Processing Facilities
Rep.Pete Stauber, ...
July 29, 2021
Hearing of the Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee of the Senate Judiciary Committee - At Judiciary Committee Hearing, Klobuchar Emphasizes Need for Increased Competition in Food Supply Chain
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 28, 2021
U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Thune Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Emergency Haying During Severe Drought
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 28, 2021
Klobuchar, Smith, Thune, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Authorize Emergency Haying During Drought
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
July 27, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Pushing Feds for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
July 27, 2021
Rep. Fischbach Announces Resources for Drought-Stricken Farmers
Rep.Michelle Fischbach
July 27, 2021
Angie Craig Applauds USDA Announcement of Disaster Assistance for Minnesota Farmers & Ranchers Impacted by Drought
Rep.Angie Craig
July 23, 2021
Following Urging from Klobuchar, Smith, USDA Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding for Livestock and Poultry Producers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 23, 2021
Following Urging from Klobuchar, Smith, USDA Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding for Livestock and Poultry Producers
Sen.Tina Smith
July 22, 2021
Minnesota Republican Delegation Sends Letter to Protect Minnesota's Dairy Farmers
Rep.Tom Emmer
July 15, 2021
Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Tilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Fischbach Urges Emergency Waiver for Haying, Grazing of CRP Lands
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
July 14, 2021
Fischer, Klobuchar Lead Bipartisan Group in Reintroducing Legislation Expanding Market for Biofuels Year-Round
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 14, 2021
Fischer, Klobuchar Lead Bipartisan Group in Reintroducing Legislation Expanding Market for Biofuels Year-Round
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
July 9, 2021
Johnson, Craig Applaud USDA Action on the FEEDD Act
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
July 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Panetta Leads Colleagues In Urging House Leadership To Include Agricultural Research In Any Comprehensive Infrastructure Package
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
July 6, 2021
Rep. Omar Announces $1 Million in Community Project Funding for Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 2, 2021
Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
July 1, 2021
Following Letter from Klobuchar, Smith, and Craig, USDA Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding for Farmers and Agricultural Businesses
Sen.Tina Smith
July 1, 2021
Following Letter from Klobuchar, Smith, and Craig, USDA Announces Additional Coronavirus Relief Funding for Farmers and Agricultural Businesses
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 25, 2021
House Biofuels Caucus Statement on Supreme Court's Renewable Fuel Standard Decision and the Future Integrity of the RFS
Rep.Angie Craig, ...
June 24, 2021
Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging FDA to Further Efforts to Eliminate Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Rep.Tom Emmer, ...
June 24, 2021
Klobuchar, Moran Announce USDA Investment in Small and Midsized Meatpackers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 21, 2021
Sens. Moran, Klobuchar Announce USDA Investment in Small and Midsized Meatpackers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 16, 2021
Marshall and Gillibrand Lead Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Minnesota Republicans Send Letter to Biden to Voice Serious Concerns Over Biden's Federal Land Grab Known as the 30x30 Initiative
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
June 11, 2021
Klobuchar Statement on USDA Announcement on Antitrust Enforcement in Meat Markets
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 4, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Wicker, Coons, Bipartisan Lawmakers Push For Expedited Relief For Chicken Growers
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
June 4, 2021
Klobuchar, Smith Announce $3.5M in Federal Funding to Improve Water Quality, Soil Health, and Agriculture Productivity in Central MN
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of Department of Justice - Rounds, Smith Lead 26 Colleagues in Calling for DOJ Investigation Into Cattle Market
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - In Bicameral Letter, Pingree, Spanberger, Heinrich, Booker Lead Call for Investment in Agriculture as a Climate Solution
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
May 26, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
Rep.Tom Emmer, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Rep. Ron Kind Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging USTR Katherine Tai to Work with Vietnam to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S. Pork
Rep.Tom Emmer, ...
May 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Fischbach, Smith Lead Over 130 House Colleagues In Opposing Stepped-Up Basis Repeal and Capital Gains Death Tax
Rep.Tom Emmer, ...
April 29, 2021
Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal
Rep.Ilhan Omar, ...
April 21, 2021
Rep. Omar Statement on Extension of School Meal Waivers and Impact of Her MEALS Act
Rep.Ilhan Omar
April 19, 2021
U.S. Senator Tina Smith Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Farms Adopt Conservation, Climate Practices
Sen.Tina Smith
April 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation
Rep.Tom Emmer, ...
April 15, 2021
Representative Angie Craig Discusses Agriculture Priorities with National Pork Producers Council
Rep.Angie Craig
April 9, 2021
Klobuchar Statement on FDA's Creation of "Closer to Zero" Campaign for Baby Food
Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
April 8, 2021
Letter to President Joseph Biden - Emmer Urges Biden Administration to Protect Family Farms from Capital Gains Increases
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
April 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels
Rep.Michelle Fischbach, ...
April 6, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
Rep.Betty McCollum, ...
March 30, 2021
Representative Angie Craig Discusses Minnesota Agriculture Priorities with Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack
Rep.Angie Craig
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