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Chairman Thompson Statement on Senate Farm Bill Draft

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WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement today in response to the release of a farm bill discussion draft from the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: "I applaud Chairman Boozman and his team for their continued efforts to support producers and rural America through a full, five-year farm bill. I am encour...

The Field Report: Funding goes out for land grants

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Read the full newsletter here for updates on funding for land-grant universities, H-2A, and the House Committee on Agriculture's upcoming hearings. Never miss an update! Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here.

Chairman Thompson Applauds USDA Implementation of Land-Grant University Funding

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WASHINGTON — USDA recently announced the opening of funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program, which received $125 million in annual funding through the Agriculture Title of the Working Families Tax Cuts. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement today in response: “It was my honor to champion this important issue for l...

The Field Report: Taking a closer look at USMCA

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Read the full newsletter here for updates on the USMCA hearing, USDA's Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program, and how precision ag tech is boosting dairy profits. Never miss an update! Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here.

Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at USMCA Hearing

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WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, "Agricultural Perspectives on the Future of USMCA." Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to discuss U.S. agricultural perspectives on the future of the United States – Mexic...

Chairman Thompson Opening Statement at Hearing with Secretary Rollins

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WASHINGTON, DC — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture.” Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone. I would like to welcome you all to today’s hearing and extend a special...

The Field Report: Rollins addresses House Ag

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Read the full newsletter here for updates on the Secretary Rollins hearing, Base acre increases, and how the farm bill keeps farmers safe. Never miss an update! Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here.

Chairmen Thompson, Boozman Statement on Domestic Detection of New World Screwworm

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WASHINGTON — House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement in response to domestic detection of New World Screwworm: “For well over a year, Secretary Brooke Rollins and her team at USDA have been working around the clock alongside federal agencies, state pa...

The Field Report: USDA makes fertilizer moves

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Read the full newsletter here for updates on New World screwworm, domestic fertilizer production, and post-China summit trade adjustments. Never miss an update! Subscribe to the weekly newsletter here.