Agriculture

Lucas, Marshall renew call to expand emergency grazing on USDA’s Conservation Reserve Program lands

U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas (R-OK) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) questioned Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Wednesday about USDA action that…

7 years ago

Senate leaders welcome creation of new USDA undersecretary for trade

Recognizing the importance of international trade to American agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s announcement of the creation…

7 years ago

Kansas congressional delegation applauds Perdue’s bipartisan confirmation as agriculture secretary

The Senate’s confirmation of former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue to serve as agriculture secretary on Monday was lauded by U.S.…

7 years ago

Ernst, Hoeven, Tillis support appointment of Perdue as agriculture secretary

Former Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue took over the reins as secretary of agriculture on Tuesday, after the Senate confirmed his…

7 years ago

Conaway hearing on tax policy’s impact on agriculture features testimony from Jenkins, Noem

Future efforts to reform tax laws should reflect the unique challenges of the agricultural industry and explore ways to support…

7 years ago

Moran, Ernst, McCaul lead bicameral legislation to encourage young people to pursue agricultural careers

Hoping to ease the path for young people to explore careers in agriculture, U.S. Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Joni…

7 years ago

Thompson explores USDA nutrition, commodity distribution programs in hearing

In preparation for drafting the next farm bill, U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) convened a hearing on Tuesday to…

7 years ago

House unanimously approves Davis bill to promote safety, reliability of pesticides

Legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) to ensure the safety and reliability of pesticides cleared the House on…

7 years ago

Poliquin introduces bill to open up timber harvesting careers to younger workers

Hoping to maintain timber jobs in Maine for generations to come, U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin (R-ME) reintroduced legislation that would…

7 years ago

Moran introduces legislation to lift U.S. trade embargo on Cuba and support farmers

Trade relations between the United States and Cuba would be restored, enabling the private sector to export agricultural and other…

7 years ago

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