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Nov. 25, 2019 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Agriculture Assistance, Ensure Conservation Programs are Farmer-Friendly Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "The President's failed trade war is crushing soybean farmers in Illinois. And yet the Trump Admin. is giving cotton farmers in the south - who have experienced far less losses by comparison - up to twice as much in trade aid. Is @USDA playing it straight?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador and Trade Representative for the United States - Warren, Markey, Keating, Kennedy Urge U.S. Trade Representative to Assist Struggling Cranberry Growers Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 24, 2019 The Pantagraph - Durbin: Georgia on my mind Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2019 Underwood Helps Address Propane Shortages for Illinois Farmers Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 22, 2019 Congressman Panetta Responds to Reports of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 22, 2019 Hoeven, Peterson Working to Secure Assistance for Sugar Growers Impacted by Disasters Sen. John Hoeven, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Our farmers & ranchers, who wake up every morning and *do their job* to help feed the world, deserve far better than the empty promises, unending delays, and excuses coming from House Dems. They need #USMCAnow." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke at the Farm Bureau Convention this afternoon about the importance of passing #USMCA. The ball is in @SpeakerPelosi's court. I sincerely hope she reevaluates House priorities and puts USMCA up for a vote this year." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Gov. Ricketts Hosts Lincoln Premium Poultry (Costco) External Affairs Director Jessica Kolterman on "The Nebraska Way" Podcast Sen. Pete Ricketts
Nov. 21, 2019 Bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passes House Judiciary Committee Rep. Mike Simpson, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Congressman Gonzalez Announces USDA Disaster Designation for Karnes, Duval, Wilson and Live Oak Counties Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Hoeven Working to Support U.S. Sugar Producers Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 21, 2019 Huizenga Stands Up for Michigan Farmers, Joins Bipartisan Effort to Hold Imported Ag Accountable Rep. Bill Huizenga
Nov. 21, 2019 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Support for Actions to Prioritize Propane Shipments to Alleviate Shortage in Midwest Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Rep. Estes Reacts to Speaker Pelosi's Announcement that USMCA May Not Get a Vote Until 2020 Rep. Ron Estes
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food Sen. Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi said House Democrats could "walk and chew gum at the same time." Guess not. Every day they delay, they hold America's farmers back." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley Request Changes to USDA Rule on Hemp Production to Better Support Oregon Farmers Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Durbin Statement On FERC Approval Of Emergency Propane Shipments To Midwest Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Hoeven: FERC Initiates Process to Alleviate Propane Shortages, Allows Emergency Transportation to the Midwest Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Yoho, Soto Call on USDA to Stabilize Florida Orange Juice Market Rep. Darren Soto, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 20, 2019 NBC November Democratic Party Presidential Debate Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "China's announcement that it's lifting a five-year ban on U.S. poultry products is significant. While this is good news, I'm hopeful the United States and China can reach a broader trade deal that will open more markets to additional U.S. producers." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Commends Lifting of Chinese Ban on U.S. Poultry Rep. Angie Craig
Nov. 19, 2019 Hoeven: Dakota Carrier Network CEO Named to New FCC Agriculture Task Force to Connect American Farmers Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 19, 2019 Garamendi Applauds Agreement with South Korea for American-grown Rice Rep. John Garamendi
Nov. 19, 2019 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Extension of Crop Insurance Premium Flexibility for Farmers Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Cardin, Casey Call on USDA to Target Unspent Funds Toward Helping Farmers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Reduce Runoff Pollution Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Hoeven Presses FERC to Increase Access to Propane Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 19, 2019 Hyde-Smith welcomes U.S.-South Korea rice agreement as good for Mississippi producers Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Nov. 19, 2019 As Families Prepare For Thanksgiving Dinner, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Improve Food Safety Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Meets With National Biodiesel Board To Discuss Biodiesel Tax Credit Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Scott, Conaway: Farm Credit System Critical to America's Farmers and Ranchers Rep. James Scott, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with members of the National Biodiesel Board, who represent soybean and biodiesel producers in IL, to discuss the biodiesel tax credit. I also assured them I would continue my efforts to end the Trump Admin's abuse of small refinery hardship exemptions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Food Banks Play An Important Role in Supporting Families Who Need A Helping Hand Rep. GT Thompson
Nov. 19, 2019 Public Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standards Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 19, 2019 Westerman Statement on Rice Trade Agreement Rep. Bruce Westerman
Nov. 18, 2019 Durbin Statement On USDA Second Round Of Trade Aid Payments Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions" Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Pushes Back on Trump Administration's Proposed SNAP Cuts Rep. Richard Neal, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are hurting from the President's trade war with China. Worse yet, in trade aid payments per acre, the top five states are all in the South, with Georgia ranked first. Cotton was barely touched by the Trump-China trade war, but soybeans were clobbered." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Over 300 Agriculture Groups Send Letter of Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep. Zoe Lofgren, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Wisconsin has lost more than 1,800 dairy farms since Trump took office." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 17, 2019 Grassley, Ernst Press Federal Regulator to Ensure Adequate Delivery of Propane to Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 16, 2019 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Disaster Assistance for Ranchers, Improve Access to Markets Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just released a report showing how President Trump's administration is unfairly picking winners and losers, wealthy conglomerates over small farmers. @USDA needs to make sure all farmers are treated fairly. Period." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @IGBIllinois I discussed the need to restore the United States' commitment to breakthrough scientific, biomedical, and agricultural research. That is why this year I introduced the American Cures Act, the American Innovation Act, and the America Grows Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Washington Congressional Delegation Calls for Federal Agriculture Disaster Declaration Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Sen. Cramer Statement on USDA Issuing Its Second Round of MFP Payments Sen. Kevin Cramer
Nov. 15, 2019 Hoeven: USDA Will Begin Issuing Next Tranche of MFP Payments Next Week Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 15, 2019 Rep. Marshall's Remarks at USDA Event in Kansas City Sen. Roger Marshall
Nov. 15, 2019 Schumer reveals: Vital farm program is treating upstate NY farmers unfairly, stripping sorely-needed funding to recover from current trade climate; Schumer calls on USDA for parity and to give NY farmers the assistance they need & deserve ASAP Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "A report by Democrats on the Agriculture Committee revealed that the lion's share of federal aid has gone to large agricultural conglomerates instead of small family farms in the Midwest. How can President @realDonaldTrump claim to be looking after our farmers?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Sen. Cramer Applauds Trump Administration as Brazil Implements Annual, Duty-free TRQ for Wheat Imports Sen. Kevin Cramer
Nov. 14, 2019 Schumer statement on groundbreaking of first-ever food business incubator in Rochester; project set to spur 100 new jobs & anchor downtown Rochester revitalization Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to hear China will allow US poultry into their country after banning it for many yrs w/ no good reason Big victory for Pres Trump+USTR Lighthizer+USDA Scty Perdue Now more than $1B/yr of exports can be sold there Gr8 news for poultry farmers Iowa is #1 in eggs & #7 in turkey" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 14, 2019 Appreciation for Fsa Market Facilitation Payments Sen. Roger Marshall
Nov. 14, 2019 Government Funding Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission - Reps. Zeldin, Wasserman-Schultz Condemn Anti-Israel EU Food Labeling Ruling Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Hoeven: USDA to Defer Interest on 2019 Crop Insurance Premiums Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Leaders Praise End of Harmful Chinese Poultry Ban Rep. Michael Guest
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture - Opening Statement of Rep Jim Costa., Hearing on Safeguarding American Agriculture from Wild, Invasive, and Non-Native Species Rep. Jim Costa
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It's been almost a year since #USMCA was signed. It's up to @SpeakerPelosi to find a path forward on this largely #Bipartisan deal and bring it to a vote. The #USMCA is a win for American ag & workers in nearly every sector of our economy. They need #USMCAnow." Sen. John Thune
Nov. 14, 2019 Rouzer, Conaway: Invasive Species Put American Agriculture at Risk Rep. David Rouzer, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Womack Statement on Arkansas Poultry Farmers Regaining Access to China Rep. Steve Womack
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to see @USDA continue flexibility with crop insurance premiums, as we requested in our August letter to USDA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today @ADMGrain shared with me their difficulties with the China trade war, the @EPA refinery waivers that damage biodiesel demand, and the biodiesel tax credit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - Peterson Leads Letter on Midwest Propane Shortages Rep. Jason Smith, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "A new report from the Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee is shedding new light on troubling disparities in how the Trump Administration has treated farmers. They're picking winners over losers, certain regions over others, and wealthy conglomerates over small farmers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
Nov. 25, 2019 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Agriculture Assistance, Ensure Conservation Programs are Farmer-Friendly Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 25, 2019 Tweet - "The President's failed trade war is crushing soybean farmers in Illinois. And yet the Trump Admin. is giving cotton farmers in the south - who have experienced far less losses by comparison - up to twice as much in trade aid. Is @USDA playing it straight?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador and Trade Representative for the United States - Warren, Markey, Keating, Kennedy Urge U.S. Trade Representative to Assist Struggling Cranberry Growers Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 24, 2019 The Pantagraph - Durbin: Georgia on my mind Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2019 Underwood Helps Address Propane Shortages for Illinois Farmers Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 22, 2019 Congressman Panetta Responds to Reports of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 22, 2019 Hoeven, Peterson Working to Secure Assistance for Sugar Growers Impacted by Disasters Sen.John Hoeven, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Our farmers & ranchers, who wake up every morning and *do their job* to help feed the world, deserve far better than the empty promises, unending delays, and excuses coming from House Dems. They need #USMCAnow." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Spoke at the Farm Bureau Convention this afternoon about the importance of passing #USMCA. The ball is in @SpeakerPelosi's court. I sincerely hope she reevaluates House priorities and puts USMCA up for a vote this year." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 21, 2019 Gov. Ricketts Hosts Lincoln Premium Poultry (Costco) External Affairs Director Jessica Kolterman on "The Nebraska Way" Podcast Sen.Pete Ricketts
Nov. 21, 2019 Bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act Passes House Judiciary Committee Rep.Mike Simpson, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Congressman Gonzalez Announces USDA Disaster Designation for Karnes, Duval, Wilson and Live Oak Counties Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Hoeven Working to Support U.S. Sugar Producers Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 21, 2019 Huizenga Stands Up for Michigan Farmers, Joins Bipartisan Effort to Hold Imported Ag Accountable Rep.Bill Huizenga
Nov. 21, 2019 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Support for Actions to Prioritize Propane Shipments to Alleviate Shortage in Midwest Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Rep. Estes Reacts to Speaker Pelosi's Announcement that USMCA May Not Get a Vote Until 2020 Rep.Ron Estes
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food Sen.Ed Markey, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Speaker Pelosi said House Democrats could "walk and chew gum at the same time." Guess not. Every day they delay, they hold America's farmers back." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley Request Changes to USDA Rule on Hemp Production to Better Support Oregon Farmers Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Durbin Statement On FERC Approval Of Emergency Propane Shipments To Midwest Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Hoeven: FERC Initiates Process to Alleviate Propane Shortages, Allows Emergency Transportation to the Midwest Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Yoho, Soto Call on USDA to Stabilize Florida Orange Juice Market Rep.Darren Soto, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 20, 2019 NBC November Democratic Party Presidential Debate Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "China's announcement that it's lifting a five-year ban on U.S. poultry products is significant. While this is good news, I'm hopeful the United States and China can reach a broader trade deal that will open more markets to additional U.S. producers." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 19, 2019 U.S. Rep. Angie Craig Commends Lifting of Chinese Ban on U.S. Poultry Rep.Angie Craig
Nov. 19, 2019 Hoeven: Dakota Carrier Network CEO Named to New FCC Agriculture Task Force to Connect American Farmers Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 19, 2019 Garamendi Applauds Agreement with South Korea for American-grown Rice Rep.John Garamendi
Nov. 19, 2019 Klobuchar, Smith Announce Extension of Crop Insurance Premium Flexibility for Farmers Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Cardin, Casey Call on USDA to Target Unspent Funds Toward Helping Farmers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Reduce Runoff Pollution Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Hoeven Presses FERC to Increase Access to Propane Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 19, 2019 Hyde-Smith welcomes U.S.-South Korea rice agreement as good for Mississippi producers Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Nov. 19, 2019 As Families Prepare For Thanksgiving Dinner, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Improve Food Safety Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Meets With National Biodiesel Board To Discuss Biodiesel Tax Credit Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Scott, Conaway: Farm Credit System Critical to America's Farmers and Ranchers Rep.James Scott, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with members of the National Biodiesel Board, who represent soybean and biodiesel producers in IL, to discuss the biodiesel tax credit. I also assured them I would continue my efforts to end the Trump Admin's abuse of small refinery hardship exemptions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Food Banks Play An Important Role in Supporting Families Who Need A Helping Hand Rep.GT Thompson
Nov. 19, 2019 Public Comment Period for Renewable Fuel Standards Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 19, 2019 Westerman Statement on Rice Trade Agreement Rep.Bruce Westerman
Nov. 18, 2019 Durbin Statement On USDA Second Round Of Trade Aid Payments Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Sen. Cramer Joins Colleagues "in Calling on EPA to Provide Clarity on Biogenic Carbon Emissions" Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Pushes Back on Trump Administration's Proposed SNAP Cuts Rep.Richard Neal, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers are hurting from the President's trade war with China. Worse yet, in trade aid payments per acre, the top five states are all in the South, with Georgia ranked first. Cotton was barely touched by the Trump-China trade war, but soybeans were clobbered." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Over 300 Agriculture Groups Send Letter of Support for Farm Workforce Modernization Act Rep.Zoe Lofgren, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Wisconsin has lost more than 1,800 dairy farms since Trump took office." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 17, 2019 Grassley, Ernst Press Federal Regulator to Ensure Adequate Delivery of Propane to Iowa Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 16, 2019 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Secure Disaster Assistance for Ranchers, Improve Access to Markets Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Democrats just released a report showing how President Trump's administration is unfairly picking winners and losers, wealthy conglomerates over small farmers. @USDA needs to make sure all farmers are treated fairly. Period." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This morning at @IGBIllinois I discussed the need to restore the United States' commitment to breakthrough scientific, biomedical, and agricultural research. That is why this year I introduced the American Cures Act, the American Innovation Act, and the America Grows Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Washington Congressional Delegation Calls for Federal Agriculture Disaster Declaration Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Sen. Cramer Statement on USDA Issuing Its Second Round of MFP Payments Sen.Kevin Cramer
Nov. 15, 2019 Hoeven: USDA Will Begin Issuing Next Tranche of MFP Payments Next Week Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 15, 2019 Rep. Marshall's Remarks at USDA Event in Kansas City Sen.Roger Marshall
Nov. 15, 2019 Schumer reveals: Vital farm program is treating upstate NY farmers unfairly, stripping sorely-needed funding to recover from current trade climate; Schumer calls on USDA for parity and to give NY farmers the assistance they need & deserve ASAP Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Midwest Senators Renew RFS Recommendations to President Trump Sen.Joni Ernst, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "A report by Democrats on the Agriculture Committee revealed that the lion's share of federal aid has gone to large agricultural conglomerates instead of small family farms in the Midwest. How can President @realDonaldTrump claim to be looking after our farmers?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Sen. Cramer Applauds Trump Administration as Brazil Implements Annual, Duty-free TRQ for Wheat Imports Sen.Kevin Cramer
Nov. 14, 2019 Schumer statement on groundbreaking of first-ever food business incubator in Rochester; project set to spur 100 new jobs & anchor downtown Rochester revitalization Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to hear China will allow US poultry into their country after banning it for many yrs w/ no good reason Big victory for Pres Trump+USTR Lighthizer+USDA Scty Perdue Now more than $1B/yr of exports can be sold there Gr8 news for poultry farmers Iowa is #1 in eggs & #7 in turkey" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 14, 2019 Appreciation for Fsa Market Facilitation Payments Sen.Roger Marshall
Nov. 14, 2019 Government Funding Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission - Reps. Zeldin, Wasserman-Schultz Condemn Anti-Israel EU Food Labeling Ruling Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Hoeven: USDA to Defer Interest on 2019 Crop Insurance Premiums Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 14, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2019 Leaders Praise End of Harmful Chinese Poultry Ban Rep.Michael Guest
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture - Opening Statement of Rep Jim Costa., Hearing on Safeguarding American Agriculture from Wild, Invasive, and Non-Native Species Rep.Jim Costa
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It's been almost a year since #USMCA was signed. It's up to @SpeakerPelosi to find a path forward on this largely #Bipartisan deal and bring it to a vote. The #USMCA is a win for American ag & workers in nearly every sector of our economy. They need #USMCAnow." Sen.John Thune
Nov. 14, 2019 Rouzer, Conaway: Invasive Species Put American Agriculture at Risk Rep.David Rouzer, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Womack Statement on Arkansas Poultry Farmers Regaining Access to China Rep.Steve Womack
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased to see @USDA continue flexibility with crop insurance premiums, as we requested in our August letter to USDA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today @ADMGrain shared with me their difficulties with the China trade war, the @EPA refinery waivers that damage biodiesel demand, and the biodiesel tax credit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee - Peterson Leads Letter on Midwest Propane Shortages Rep.Jason Smith, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "A new report from the Democrats on the Senate Agriculture Committee is shedding new light on troubling disparities in how the Trump Administration has treated farmers. They're picking winners over losers, certain regions over others, and wealthy conglomerates over small farmers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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