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Aug. 25, 2020 More Than $22 Million in COVID-19 Financial Relief has been Awarded to Maine Farmers Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud Gov Reynolds using $100 MILLION Congress provided in bipartisan CARES Act to help those in the ag industry negatively affected by COVID-19 This fed assistance will help Iowa farmers continue 2 feed & fuel the world" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds did gr8 job speaking at RNC detailing derecho recovery going on in Iowa. Gov highlighted Trump admin's quick action to declare major disaster declaration & his continued support of our farmers Thx Gov Reynolds for ur hard work & leadership U make Iowans proud" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 24, 2020 Kustoff Announces Over $550,000 in Funding from USDA to Obion County Rep. David Kustoff
Aug. 24, 2020 Grassley Praises USDA Final Rule on Active Engagement in Farming Operations Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 23, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: A Little Bit of Commonsense Goes a Long Way Sen. John Thune
Aug. 22, 2020 Congressman Keller introduces GIVE MILK Act to expand access to whole milk Rep. GT Thompson, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Rep. Smith Condemns USDA Sec. Perdue's Refusal to Renew Vital School Meal Waivers for Students Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's congressional delegation wrote Ag Scty Perdue/USDA in support of Gov Reynolds request to declare an agriculture disaster Unprecedented crop &farm building damage warrants fed assistance to get thru derecho recovery I support our farmers & all Iowans as we rebuild 2gether" Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - ".@SenatorEnzi, @RepLizCheney & I have asked @USDA to look into the acquisition of a lamb processing plant for anti-competitive practices. If it is true, thousands of lamb producers in WY & the region will have surplus lambs that cannot be processed at suitable facilities." Sen. John Barrasso
Aug. 20, 2020 Chairman Scott: USDA Refusal to Extend Waivers Will Increase Child Hunger Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 20, 2020 Hearing of the House Agriculture Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Scott, Hearing on Georgia Farmers Against Unfair Trade Practices with U.S. Trade Representative Rep. James Scott
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The United States Department of Agriculture - Wyoming Delegation Flags Possible Antitrust Issues with Lamb Processing Plant Sen. John Barrasso, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Schumer reveals: With negotiations at a standstill, Upstate New York wineries miss out on critical small business loans & grants; senator calls for additional EIDL funding & the elimination of all caps that limit the amount of relief to wineries and uncork potential for Finger-Lakes Region vineyards Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - CRAPO, RISCH, GARDNER CALL FOR INCREASED ACCESS FOR FRESH POTATO EXPORTS TO MEXICO Sen. Mike Crapo
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Urges USDA to Act on President Trump's Lobster Order Before Monday's Deadline Rep. Jared Golden, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen. Tina Smith, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Risch, Crapo, Gardner Call for Increased Access for Fresh Potato Exports to Mexico Sen. Jim Risch
Aug. 18, 2020 Rosen Co-Sponsors Bill to Support SNAP, Combat Food Insecurity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 18, 2020 Nearly $20 Million in COVID-19 Financial Relief has been Awarded to Maine Farmers Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 18, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million In Agricultural Research Funding For Cornell University And The New York Agricultural Research Station Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Letter to Sony Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, and Bruce Summers, Administrator for the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service - Hayes Leads CT Delegation In Urging USDA Support For Family Farms And Food Pantries In The Farmers To Families Food Box Programs Rep. Jahana Hayes
Aug. 17, 2020 Hoeven: USDA Moves up Haying and Grazing for Cover Crops to September 1 Sen. John Hoeven
Aug. 17, 2020 Hoeven: USDA Moves up Haying and Grazing for Cover Crops to September 1 Sen. John Hoeven
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Sonny Perdue, Secretary United States Department of Agriculture - Tillis, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen. Thom Tillis
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 17, 2020 Hayes, Delgado Introduce Bill To Help America's Farmers Rep. Jahana Hayes
Aug. 17, 2020 Rounds: Earlier Start Date for Haying, Grazing and Chopping of Cover Crops Will Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Prepare for Fall and Winter Season Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 17, 2020 Sen. Cramer: USDA Allows Select ND Producers to Hay, Graze, or Chop Cover Crops Early This Year Sen. Kevin Cramer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Following Thune-Johnson Request, USDA Provides Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen. John Thune, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Ranking Member Stabenow, Chairman Scott Urge USDA to Take Action to Provide School Meals to Children in Need Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Financial Stability of Electric Coops, Small Rural Broadband Providers in Next COVID Relief Package Sen. John Hoeven, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. William Balderson, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & producers have been hit hard by the #derecho that swept across the state this week. @USDA is mobilizing resources to assist these folks who may have lost livestock, crops, and need financial assistance. MORE:" Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 13, 2020 The Hill - America Can't Afford to Ignore the Food Service Distribution Industry Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 12, 2020 Haaland's Roundtable on Agriculture & Food Security Highlights Solutions for Local Farmers, Families in Need Rep. Melanie Stansbury, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been tough on our egg producers, & that's why I joined Iowa leaders to urge @USDA to provide relief for these hardworking folks. I applaud @SecretarySonny & @POTUS for heeding our calls & getting Iowa's egg industry support." Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 12, 2020 Iowa Leaders Praise USDA Decision to Provide CFAP Funds for Liquid Egg Producers Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Maple Syrup Producers Eligible for COVID-19 Financial Relief Following Advocacy by Maine Delegation and Governor Mills Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Gov. Justice presents fleet of food trucks to support West Virginia senior nutrition meal delivery programs Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection and the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Coordinated Federal Response after Michigan Residents Receive Seeds from China Sen. Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Congressman Higgins Commends USDA for Including Crawfish in CFAP Relief Rep. Glen Higgins
Aug. 11, 2020 Hoeven & Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Authorize Funds for Joint U.S.-Israel Agriculture Research Sen. John Hoeven
Date Title Politician
Aug. 25, 2020 More Than $22 Million in COVID-19 Financial Relief has been Awarded to Maine Farmers Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud Gov Reynolds using $100 MILLION Congress provided in bipartisan CARES Act to help those in the ag industry negatively affected by COVID-19 This fed assistance will help Iowa farmers continue 2 feed & fuel the world" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Gov Reynolds did gr8 job speaking at RNC detailing derecho recovery going on in Iowa. Gov highlighted Trump admin's quick action to declare major disaster declaration & his continued support of our farmers Thx Gov Reynolds for ur hard work & leadership U make Iowans proud" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 24, 2020 Kustoff Announces Over $550,000 in Funding from USDA to Obion County Rep.David Kustoff
Aug. 24, 2020 Grassley Praises USDA Final Rule on Active Engagement in Farming Operations Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Providing children with adequate nutrition is key for supporting their well-being and academic success. I'm calling on ; to continue granting our schools flexibility to ensure Iowa's children are receiving the meals they depend on." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 23, 2020 South Dakota War College - US Senator John Thune's Weekly Column: A Little Bit of Commonsense Goes a Long Way Sen.John Thune
Aug. 22, 2020 Congressman Keller introduces GIVE MILK Act to expand access to whole milk Rep.GT Thompson, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Rep. Smith Condemns USDA Sec. Perdue's Refusal to Renew Vital School Meal Waivers for Students Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's congressional delegation wrote Ag Scty Perdue/USDA in support of Gov Reynolds request to declare an agriculture disaster Unprecedented crop &farm building damage warrants fed assistance to get thru derecho recovery I support our farmers & all Iowans as we rebuild 2gether" Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 21, 2020 Tweet - ".@SenatorEnzi, @RepLizCheney & I have asked @USDA to look into the acquisition of a lamb processing plant for anti-competitive practices. If it is true, thousands of lamb producers in WY & the region will have surplus lambs that cannot be processed at suitable facilities." Sen.John Barrasso
Aug. 20, 2020 Chairman Scott: USDA Refusal to Extend Waivers Will Increase Child Hunger Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 20, 2020 Hearing of the House Agriculture Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Scott, Hearing on Georgia Farmers Against Unfair Trade Practices with U.S. Trade Representative Rep.James Scott
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The United States Department of Agriculture - Wyoming Delegation Flags Possible Antitrust Issues with Lamb Processing Plant Sen.John Barrasso, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Schumer reveals: With negotiations at a standstill, Upstate New York wineries miss out on critical small business loans & grants; senator calls for additional EIDL funding & the elimination of all caps that limit the amount of relief to wineries and uncork potential for Finger-Lakes Region vineyards Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - CRAPO, RISCH, GARDNER CALL FOR INCREASED ACCESS FOR FRESH POTATO EXPORTS TO MEXICO Sen.Mike Crapo
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Urges USDA to Act on President Trump's Lobster Order Before Monday's Deadline Rep.Jared Golden, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen.Tina Smith, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Risch, Crapo, Gardner Call for Increased Access for Fresh Potato Exports to Mexico Sen.Jim Risch
Aug. 18, 2020 Rosen Co-Sponsors Bill to Support SNAP, Combat Food Insecurity During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 18, 2020 Nearly $20 Million in COVID-19 Financial Relief has been Awarded to Maine Farmers Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 18, 2020 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million In Agricultural Research Funding For Cornell University And The New York Agricultural Research Station Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Letter to Sony Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, and Bruce Summers, Administrator for the Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service - Hayes Leads CT Delegation In Urging USDA Support For Family Farms And Food Pantries In The Farmers To Families Food Box Programs Rep.Jahana Hayes
Aug. 17, 2020 Hoeven: USDA Moves up Haying and Grazing for Cover Crops to September 1 Sen.John Hoeven
Aug. 17, 2020 Hoeven: USDA Moves up Haying and Grazing for Cover Crops to September 1 Sen.John Hoeven
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Sonny Perdue, Secretary United States Department of Agriculture - Tillis, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen.Thom Tillis
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "As Iowa families and schools are finalizing plans for the year, it's imperative that our students have access to healthy meals. I'm calling on the @USDA to continue to grant our schools flexibility to ensure our children receive the meals they depend on." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 17, 2020 Hayes, Delgado Introduce Bill To Help America's Farmers Rep.Jahana Hayes
Aug. 17, 2020 Rounds: Earlier Start Date for Haying, Grazing and Chopping of Cover Crops Will Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Prepare for Fall and Winter Season Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 17, 2020 Sen. Cramer: USDA Allows Select ND Producers to Hay, Graze, or Chop Cover Crops Early This Year Sen.Kevin Cramer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue - Capito, Colleagues Urge Flexibility for School Meals Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Following Thune-Johnson Request, USDA Provides Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres Sen.John Thune, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Ranking Member Stabenow, Chairman Scott Urge USDA to Take Action to Provide School Meals to Children in Need Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Tina Smith, John Hoeven Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Financial Stability of Electric Coops, Small Rural Broadband Providers in Next COVID Relief Package Sen.John Hoeven, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.William Balderson, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Iowa's farmers & producers have been hit hard by the #derecho that swept across the state this week. @USDA is mobilizing resources to assist these folks who may have lost livestock, crops, and need financial assistance. MORE:" Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 13, 2020 The Hill - America Can't Afford to Ignore the Food Service Distribution Industry Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 12, 2020 Haaland's Roundtable on Agriculture & Food Security Highlights Solutions for Local Farmers, Families in Need Rep.Melanie Stansbury, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has been tough on our egg producers, & that's why I joined Iowa leaders to urge @USDA to provide relief for these hardworking folks. I applaud @SecretarySonny & @POTUS for heeding our calls & getting Iowa's egg industry support." Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 12, 2020 Iowa Leaders Praise USDA Decision to Provide CFAP Funds for Liquid Egg Producers Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 12, 2020 Maple Syrup Producers Eligible for COVID-19 Financial Relief Following Advocacy by Maine Delegation and Governor Mills Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Gov. Justice presents fleet of food trucks to support West Virginia senior nutrition meal delivery programs Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of United States Customs and Border Protection and the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Coordinated Federal Response after Michigan Residents Receive Seeds from China Sen.Gary Peters, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Congressman Higgins Commends USDA for Including Crawfish in CFAP Relief Rep.Glen Higgins
Aug. 11, 2020 Hoeven & Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Authorize Funds for Joint U.S.-Israel Agriculture Research Sen.John Hoeven
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