Agriculture

Ernst lauds executive order protecting meat processors, nation’s food supply chain

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) applauded an April 28 executive order signed by the president to ensure that the nation’s…

4 years ago

Gardner: Livestock industry needs designated CDC liaison to help secure food supply chain

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) should designate a federal liaison to work directly with the nation’s livestock…

4 years ago

Lucas introduces bipartisan Agricultural Security Risk Review Act

U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas (R-OK) on April 17 sponsored bipartisan legislation that would amend the Defense Production Act of 1950…

4 years ago

McSally seeks eligibility for U.S. farmers under CARES Act disaster loan program

U.S. Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) last week requested that updated guidance be issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to…

4 years ago

Rounds joins bipartisan, bicameral group to urge support for nation’s pork industry

Following the recent closure of the Smithfield pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., due to a COVID-19 outbreak, U.S.…

4 years ago

Ernst joins fight to secure support for America’s dairy industry

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) and more than a dozen other senators called on U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to…

4 years ago

Newhouse, Upton call on USDA to ensure pandemic support for specialty crop producers

U.S. Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Fred Upton (R-MI) this week requested that the Trump administration provide proportional aid for…

4 years ago

Moran requests federal support for America’s food banks during pandemic

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) this week urged U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to ensure the stability of the…

4 years ago

Stivers: USDA action benefitting home-state food banks critically needed

U.S. Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH) recently commended action by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to approve the Disaster Household…

4 years ago

Upton leads House members in urging CARES Act support for specialty crop producers

The Trump administration must provide direct support to America’s specialty crop producers as it implements the nation’s pandemic relief package,…

4 years ago

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