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Aug. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Menendez, Booker, Sires, Payne Call on USDA to Help Administer Lead Blood Screenings in Newark
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 19, 2019
At McConnell's Request, National Credit Union Administration Issues Guidance to Assist Legal Hemp Industry
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 16, 2019
Bost Announces Rma Delays Crop Insurance Premium Payments
Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 16, 2019
Steube Addresses Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association at Annual Dinner
Rep. Greg Steube
Aug. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Menendez, Booker, Sires, Payne Urge USDA to Expand SNAP and WIC Benefits to Support Newark Residents Affected by Lead in Drinking Water
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Thompson Talks Agriculture Policy, Farm Bill at Ag Progress Days Roundtable
Rep. GT Thompson
Aug. 14, 2019
Hoeven: growth in state's tech sector continues to augment primary industries like agriculture, create new economic opportunities
Sen. John Hoeven
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Over 1,600 dairy farms have gone out of business since Trump took office. His trade wars aren't helping. Our farmers are not "over the hump" as he says. Wisconsin farmers are hurting."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 13, 2019
USMCA Is a Win for America
Rep. Jamie Comer
Aug. 13, 2019
Rep. Angie Craig Launches Farmer Advisory Council
Rep. Angie Craig
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Our #MadeInWI ginseng farmers need expanded export markets, not trade wars. Trump's trade war with China is devastating to our ginseng farmers."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 12, 2019
Peterson, Costa Comment on Implementation of Farm Bill Animal Health Programs
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Marshall Responds to Tyson Foods' Statement Following Plant Fire
Sen. Roger Marshall
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: Growth of Flourishing CNY Industrial Hemp Industry Being Hindered by Lack of Access to Traditional Financial Services on Recently-Legalized Crop; Senator Urges Feds to Issue New Guidance to Assure Financial Institutions of Hemp Legality ASAP, to Better Harvest Potential of Versatile Crop For CNY Farmers
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019
Thompson Joined by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue for Dairy Summit at Mt. Aloysius College
Rep. GT Thompson
Aug. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Not only are Illinois' farmers facing the wettest planting season in decades, they have to deal with the President's reckless trade war & imposed tariffs. Agriculture is critical to Illinois & I stand ready to help any way I can. Good to meet with some farmers in Niantic today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2019
It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota
Sen. John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
Durbin Holds Roundtable To Discuss How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting Farmers
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
Aug. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Farm income today is 50% below the Obama Administration peak in 2013, and historic flooding and excessively wet conditions led to the latest planting in 60 years."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019
Rep. Waters to American Farmers: Denounce Donald Trump & His Lies!
Rep. Maxine Waters
Aug. 8, 2019
Senator Collins Visits Valley View Orchard Pies in Oxford
Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to Michael Sullivan, State Conservationist of the USDA-NRCS - Cotton Writes USDA in Support of Arkansas's Application for Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program
Sen. Tom Cotton
Aug. 8, 2019
In Peoria, Durbin Announces Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Governors Reynolds, Ricketts, Burgum, Holcomb and Bevin call for reform on EPA's CO2 emission regulations
Sen. Pete Ricketts, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
Collins, Casey Introduce Bill to Expand Nutrition Assistance for Children and Mothers
Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Senators Hirono, Udall, Democratic Colleagues Call on EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Aug. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, @SenDuckworth, @SenStabenow, and @SenGaryPeters joined me in asking the @USDA to give farmers some additional flexibility with their crop insurance premiums during this particularly tough year."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Durbin, Duckworth, Stabenow, Peters Urge USDA To Delay Crop Insurance Premium Deadline
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Trump said our farmers are "over the hump.' They are not. Instead of escalating his trade war, Trump should deliver a better trade deal for our #MadeInWI ginseng."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 6, 2019
Chairs Fudge, Plaskett Joint Statement on OIG Report on ERS/NIFA Relocation
Rep. Stacey Plaskett, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Obama's #WOTUS rule unfairly threatened Iowa's farmers & landowners. The Trump Admin has taken significant steps to rollback this rule, and my bill w/@SenatorBraun will provide a new, permanent definition that will ensure predictability for Iowans for years to come."
Sen. Joni Ernst
Aug. 5, 2019
Gov. Ricketts Praises President Trump's EU Agreement to Increase Beef Exports
Sen. Pete Ricketts
Aug. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Last month, Trump came to Wisconsin & said our farmers were "over the hump." He claimed China will immediately buy "a tremendous amount of food and ag product." Neither of those claims have proven true."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 2, 2019
Schumer Announces Kick-Off of Brand New and Nation's only Industrial Hemp Seed Bank Located at Cornell; Senator Fought Tirelessly to Secure $500 K in Fed Funding for Facility in 2019 Budget, Today Says Seeds--And Profits--will Soon Be Ready to Harvest
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2019
Tillis' Bipartisan Bill to Help North Carolina Farmers Passes the Senate
Sen. Thom Tillis
Aug. 2, 2019
Hoeven Statement on U.S. Beef Exports to The European Union
Sen. John Hoeven
Aug. 2, 2019
Gottheimer joins North Jersey families, farmers, and local business owners at 82nd annual Warren County Farmers' Fair
Rep. Josh Gottheimer
Aug. 2, 2019
Delgado Bill to Aid Family Farmers Passes Both Chambers of Congress, Goes to President for Signature
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Fischer Statement on U.S.-EU Beef Trade Agreement
Sen. Deb Fischer
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bennet Leads Western Senators in Calling on USDA to Implement New Drought Tools and Establish Western Drought Initiative
Sen. Michael Bennet
Aug. 1, 2019
Pingree, Newhouse Introduce House Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste
Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the US Department of Agriculture - Delauro, Merkley Call on USDA Inspector General to Expand Swine Slaughter Inspection Rule Audit
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Garamendi Secures Relief for Local Walnut Growers Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs
Rep. John Garamendi
July 31, 2019
Williams And Fulton Counties Included In USDA Disaster Declaration
Rep. Bob Latta
July 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture of the US Department of Agriculture - Merkley, Defazio Lead Oregon Delegation in Push to Reverse Cuts to Food Assistance
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 31, 2019
Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislative Package to Invest in Sustainable Agriculture to Fight the Climate Crisis
Rep. Joe Neguse
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Greg Ibach - Grassley, Tester Urge USDA to Defend Small Livestock Producers
Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
July 29, 2019
See You at the Fair
Sen. Pete Ricketts
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Chairman Scott to Secretary Perdue: Release Internal Estimates Showing Impact of Proposed Snap Changes on Free School Meals
Rep. Bobby Scott
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Menendez, Booker, Sires, Payne Call on USDA to Help Administer Lead Blood Screenings in Newark
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 19, 2019
At McConnell's Request, National Credit Union Administration Issues Guidance to Assist Legal Hemp Industry
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 16, 2019
Bost Announces Rma Delays Crop Insurance Premium Payments
Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 16, 2019
Steube Addresses Gulf Coast Citrus Growers Association at Annual Dinner
Rep.Greg Steube
Aug. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Menendez, Booker, Sires, Payne Urge USDA to Expand SNAP and WIC Benefits to Support Newark Residents Affected by Lead in Drinking Water
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Thompson Talks Agriculture Policy, Farm Bill at Ag Progress Days Roundtable
Rep.GT Thompson
Aug. 14, 2019
Hoeven: growth in state's tech sector continues to augment primary industries like agriculture, create new economic opportunities
Sen.John Hoeven
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Over 1,600 dairy farms have gone out of business since Trump took office. His trade wars aren't helping. Our farmers are not "over the hump" as he says. Wisconsin farmers are hurting."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 13, 2019
USMCA Is a Win for America
Rep.Jamie Comer
Aug. 13, 2019
Rep. Angie Craig Launches Farmer Advisory Council
Rep.Angie Craig
Aug. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Our #MadeInWI ginseng farmers need expanded export markets, not trade wars. Trump's trade war with China is devastating to our ginseng farmers."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 12, 2019
Peterson, Costa Comment on Implementation of Farm Bill Animal Health Programs
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Aug. 12, 2019
Marshall Responds to Tyson Foods' Statement Following Plant Fire
Sen.Roger Marshall
Aug. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency - Schumer: Growth of Flourishing CNY Industrial Hemp Industry Being Hindered by Lack of Access to Traditional Financial Services on Recently-Legalized Crop; Senator Urges Feds to Issue New Guidance to Assure Financial Institutions of Hemp Legality ASAP, to Better Harvest Potential of Versatile Crop For CNY Farmers
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 12, 2019
Thompson Joined by USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue for Dairy Summit at Mt. Aloysius College
Rep.GT Thompson
Aug. 9, 2019
Tweet - "Not only are Illinois' farmers facing the wettest planting season in decades, they have to deal with the President's reckless trade war & imposed tariffs. Agriculture is critical to Illinois & I stand ready to help any way I can. Good to meet with some farmers in Niantic today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2019
It's Always Ag Appreciation Day in South Dakota
Sen.John Thune
Aug. 9, 2019
Durbin Holds Roundtable To Discuss How Trump's Tariffs Are Impacting Farmers
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule
Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
Aug. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Farm income today is 50% below the Obama Administration peak in 2013, and historic flooding and excessively wet conditions led to the latest planting in 60 years."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 8, 2019
Rep. Waters to American Farmers: Denounce Donald Trump & His Lies!
Rep.Maxine Waters
Aug. 8, 2019
Senator Collins Visits Valley View Orchard Pies in Oxford
Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to Michael Sullivan, State Conservationist of the USDA-NRCS - Cotton Writes USDA in Support of Arkansas's Application for Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program
Sen.Tom Cotton
Aug. 8, 2019
In Peoria, Durbin Announces Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Governors Reynolds, Ricketts, Burgum, Holcomb and Bevin call for reform on EPA's CO2 emission regulations
Sen.Pete Ricketts, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
Collins, Casey Introduce Bill to Expand Nutrition Assistance for Children and Mothers
Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 7, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Senators Hirono, Udall, Democratic Colleagues Call on EPA to Ban Toxic Pesticide
Sen.Mazie Hirono
Aug. 7, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday, @SenDuckworth, @SenStabenow, and @SenGaryPeters joined me in asking the @USDA to give farmers some additional flexibility with their crop insurance premiums during this particularly tough year."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Durbin, Duckworth, Stabenow, Peters Urge USDA To Delay Crop Insurance Premium Deadline
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Trump said our farmers are "over the hump.' They are not. Instead of escalating his trade war, Trump should deliver a better trade deal for our #MadeInWI ginseng."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 6, 2019
Chairs Fudge, Plaskett Joint Statement on OIG Report on ERS/NIFA Relocation
Rep.Stacey Plaskett, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Tweet - "Obama's #WOTUS rule unfairly threatened Iowa's farmers & landowners. The Trump Admin has taken significant steps to rollback this rule, and my bill w/@SenatorBraun will provide a new, permanent definition that will ensure predictability for Iowans for years to come."
Sen.Joni Ernst
Aug. 5, 2019
Gov. Ricketts Praises President Trump's EU Agreement to Increase Beef Exports
Sen.Pete Ricketts
Aug. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Last month, Trump came to Wisconsin & said our farmers were "over the hump." He claimed China will immediately buy "a tremendous amount of food and ag product." Neither of those claims have proven true."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 2, 2019
Schumer Announces Kick-Off of Brand New and Nation's only Industrial Hemp Seed Bank Located at Cornell; Senator Fought Tirelessly to Secure $500 K in Fed Funding for Facility in 2019 Budget, Today Says Seeds--And Profits--will Soon Be Ready to Harvest
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2019
Tillis' Bipartisan Bill to Help North Carolina Farmers Passes the Senate
Sen.Thom Tillis
Aug. 2, 2019
Hoeven Statement on U.S. Beef Exports to The European Union
Sen.John Hoeven
Aug. 2, 2019
Gottheimer joins North Jersey families, farmers, and local business owners at 82nd annual Warren County Farmers' Fair
Rep.Josh Gottheimer
Aug. 2, 2019
Delgado Bill to Aid Family Farmers Passes Both Chambers of Congress, Goes to President for Signature
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
Aug. 2, 2019
Fischer Statement on U.S.-EU Beef Trade Agreement
Sen.Deb Fischer
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bennet Leads Western Senators in Calling on USDA to Implement New Drought Tools and Establish Western Drought Initiative
Sen.Michael Bennet
Aug. 1, 2019
Pingree, Newhouse Introduce House Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste
Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the US Department of Agriculture - Delauro, Merkley Call on USDA Inspector General to Expand Swine Slaughter Inspection Rule Audit
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Garamendi Secures Relief for Local Walnut Growers Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs
Rep.John Garamendi
July 31, 2019
Williams And Fulton Counties Included In USDA Disaster Declaration
Rep.Bob Latta
July 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture of the US Department of Agriculture - Merkley, Defazio Lead Oregon Delegation in Push to Reverse Cuts to Food Assistance
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 31, 2019
Congressman Neguse Introduces Legislative Package to Invest in Sustainable Agriculture to Fight the Climate Crisis
Rep.Joe Neguse
July 30, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Greg Ibach - Grassley, Tester Urge USDA to Defend Small Livestock Producers
Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
July 29, 2019
See You at the Fair
Sen.Pete Ricketts
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Chairman Scott to Secretary Perdue: Release Internal Estimates Showing Impact of Proposed Snap Changes on Free School Meals
Rep.Bobby Scott
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