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Thompson, Scott Statement On The Passing Of U.s. Congressman Charles Stenholm
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Committee Ranking Member Charlie Stenholm:
Thompson, Scott Statement On The Passing Of U.s. Congressman Charles Stenholm
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Committee Ranking Member Charlie Stenholm:
Opening Statement: "A Review Of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities"
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01), Chairman of the Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Subcommittee, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities."
Opening Statement: "To Review The National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health And Confronting The Wildfire Crisis"
By USDA Newswire Report | May 21, 2023
Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Forestry, delivered the following opening remarks at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis.
Chairwoman Stabenow Applauds Funding for Improved Regional Conservation Partnership Program
By USDA Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement of $500 million in available funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) for fiscal year 2023. The announcement included streamlined policies to efficiently implement the program for farmers, ranchers, and local partners.
Thompson, Scott Statement on the Passing of U.S. Congressman Charles Stenholm
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT" Thompson and Ranking Member David Scott today released the following statement upon learning of the passing of former Committee Ranking Member Charlie Stenholm...
ICYMI: Chairwoman Stabenow Champions Largest Investment In Rural Energy Since The New Deal
By USDA Newswire | May 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - This week, Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Congressional Leaders to announce an $11 billion investment in rural electric cooperatives that expand clean, affordable, and reliable energy in rural communities around ...
Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee advanced Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture to the full Senate for consideration.
Opening Statement: "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities"
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
Release: "Last month, we hosted the first hearing of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry in the 118th Congress. As a fifth generation Kansan having grown up on my family farm, I understand the grit, tenacity, and courage that it takes to make a living in agriculture. I represent the Big First district of Kansas where agricultural producers sell $10 billion worth of livestock, dairy, poultry, and products like beef, milk, and eggs every year.
Senate Agriculture Committee Advances Xochitl Torres Small to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
By USDA Newswire | May 18, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), ranking member, today announced that the committee advanced Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be deputy secretary of agriculture to the full Senate for consideration.
Senators Stabenow, Boozman Announce Business Meeting on Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Nominee Xochitl Torres Small
By USDA Newswire | May 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman, (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Committee will hold a business meeting to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
Opening Statement: "To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis"
By USDA Newswire | May 17, 2023
Release: "Good morning and welcome to today’s Forestry Subcommittee hearing titled 'To Review the National Forest System: Supporting Forest Health and Confronting the Wildfire Crisis.'.
Ranking Member Boozman Expresses Disappointment in Supreme Court Decision Upholding California’s Prop 12
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold California’s Prop 12.
Boozman Opening Statement at Hearing to Consider the Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to Serve as Deputy Secretary of USDA
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following opening remarks, as prepared, at the hearing to consider the nomination of Xochitl Torres Small to serve as deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Boozman Commends Announcement of Rice Production Program; Shares Program Details
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, commended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for moving forward with the implementation process of the Rice Production Program (RPP) and shared details on how farmers can seek relief.
Boozman: Bernstein’s Zealous Support of Tax Hikes on Farmers is ‘Threat to Rural America’s Future’
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, called the views of Jared Bernstein, President Biden’s nominee to serve as chair of the White House Council on Economic Advisors (CEA), a “threat to rural America’s future” and encouraged members of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to reject his nomination.
Stabenow, Thompson, Boozman, Scott Joint Statement on White House Farm Bill Meeting
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Today, the four leaders of the Agriculture Committees had a conversation with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack on the importance of passing a bipartisan Farm Bill this year.
Senators Stabenow, Boozman, Welch, Tuberville Announce Subcommittee Hearing on Connecting our Rural Communities to the Digital Economy
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and John Boozman (R-Ark.), Ranking Member, today announced that the Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy will hold a hearing titled “Rural Broadband: Connecting our Communities to the Digital Economy.
Chairwoman Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Deputy Agriculture Secretary Nominee Xochitl Torres Small
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today released the following opening statement at a hearing to consider the nomination of the Honorable Xochitl Torres Small of New Mexico to be Deputy Secretary of Agriculture.
Four Corners Issue Joint Statement On Farm Bill White House Meeting
By USDA Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
Following a meeting with President Biden and Secretary Vilsack, Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson, Ranking Member David Scott, Senator John Boozman, and Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement: