Committee Photo Archive Republican Members in Action
Rep.Bob Goodlatte, Beth Lowry, Vice President of Environment and Energy at General Motors, and Reid Detchon, Executive Director of the Energy Future Coalition, with a General Motors E85 Flex-fuel vehicle on September 20, 2006
 
Picture: Chairman Bob Goodlatte announces the introduction of a concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 424, setting a goal of producing 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the U.S. on America's farms, ranches and forests by the year 2025 (25x'25). The Chairman was joined by (left to right) Reps. Mark Udall, CO; Marilyn Musgrave, CO; Ranking Minority Member Collin Peterson, MN; Jerry Moran, KS; Lee Terry, NE; and Senator Mike DeWine, OH. H.Con.Res. 424 was introduced on June 6, 2006.
Rep. Bob Goodlatte announces the introduction of a concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 424, setting a goal of producing 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the U.S. on America's farms, ranches and forests by the year 2025 (25x'25). The Rep. Goodlatte was joined by (left to right) Reps. Mark Udall, CO; Marilyn Musgrave, CO; Collin Peterson, MN; Jerry Moran, KS; Lee Terry, NE; and Senator Mike DeWine, OH. H.Con.Res. 424 was introduced on June 6, 2006.
 
Picture: Chairman Bob Goodlatte, Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, Colorado wheat producer Dusty Tallman, and Rep. John Salazar at the Greeley, Colorado field hearing to review federal farm policy, May 8, 2006.
Rep. Bob Goodlatte, Rep. Marilyn Musgrave, Colorado wheat producer Dusty Tallman, and Rep. John Salazar at the Greeley, Colorado field hearing to review federal farm policy, May 8, 2006.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte with Anna Schneider of Toyota Motor North America, Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth, Cori Kallenbach of Fleishman-Hillard, Christine A. Flanaghan of the National Botanical Gardens, and Mendel Hershkowitz, winner of the National Arbor Day Foundation national poster contest. Mendel's poster was selected from over 2 million entries from 75,000 fifth grade classrooms nationwide. An event to celebrate Arbor Day and announce the contest winner was held at the National Botanical Gardens in Washington, DC, April 28, 2006.
Rep. Goodlatte with Anna Schneider of Toyota Motor North America, Forest Service Chief Dale Bosworth, Cori Kallenbach of Fleishman-Hillard, Christine A. Flanaghan of the National Botanical Gardens, and Mendel Hershkowitz, winner of the National Arbor Day Foundation national poster contest. Mendel's poster was selected from over 2 million entries from 75,000 fifth grade classrooms nationwide. An event to celebrate Arbor Day and announce the contest winner was held at the National Botanical Gardens in Washington, DC, April 28, 2006.
 

Picture: Chairman Goodlatte meets Healthy Beef Cookbook author Chef Richard Chamberlain at the National CAttlemen's Beef Association Reception on March 28, 2006.

Rep. Goodlatte meets Healthy Beef Cookbook author Chef Richard Chamberlain at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Reception on March 28, 2006.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte speaks at the National Agriculture Day Celebration on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, March 16, 2006.
Rep. Goodlatte speaks at the National Agriculture Day Celebration on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, March 16, 2006.
 
Picture: Reps. Jeff Fortenberry, Stephanie Herseth, and Steve King discuss farm policy issues at the Tri-State Congressional Forum in Sioux City, Iowa, March 13, 2006.
Reps. Jeff Fortenberry, Stephanie Herseth, and Steve King discuss farm policy issues at the Tri-State Congressional Forum in Sioux City, Iowa, March 13, 2006.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte discusses farming issues with California producer Kenny Watkins in Stockton, California, March 3, 2006.
Rep. Goodlatte discusses farming issues with California producer Kenny Watkins in Stockton, California, March 3, 2006.

Picture: Chairman Goodlatte and Rep. Randy Neugebauer tour Birdsong Peanut Plant in Brownfield, Texas on February 3, 2006.
Rep. Goodlatte and Rep. Randy Neugebauer tour Birdsong Peanut Plant in Brownfield, Texas on February 3, 2006.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte led a delegation of Committee Members to New Orleans to view the damage from Hurricane Katrina to port facilities and agriculture sector in the area, October 17, 2005.
Rep. Goodlatte led a delegation of Committee Members to New Orleans to view the damage from Hurricane Katrina to port facilities and the local agricultural sector, October 17, 2005.
Picture: Committee Members including (left to right) Reps. Bob Etheridge, Randy Neugebauer, G.K. Butterfield, Gil Gutknecht, Frank Lucas, Chairman Goodlatte, and Jerry Moran visited with Second Harvest food bank volunteers in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 17, 2005.
Committee Members including (left to right) Reps. Bob Etheridge, Randy Neugebauer, G.K. Butterfield, Gil Gutknecht, Frank Lucas, Bob Goodlatte, and Jerry Moran visit with Second Harvest food bank volunteers in New Orleans, Louisiana, October 17, 2005.
Picture: Rep. Marilyn Musgrave meets with Colorado wheat producers during a Nebraska-Colorado Wheat tour in August 2005.
Rep. Marilyn Musgrave meets with Colorado wheat producers during a Nebraska-Colorado Wheat tour in August 2005.
 
Picture: Rep. Randy Kuhl meets with local 4-H’ers, Brian Bonci and Betsy Jensen, in the Town of Veteran, Chemung County.
Rep. Randy Kuhl meets with local 4-H’ers, Brian Bonci and Betsy Jensen, in the Town of Veteran, Chemung County.
 
Photo: Rep. Steve King watches farmer Lee Feris tag his cattle for identification purposes near Mt. Ayr, Iowa.
Rep. Steve King watches farmer Lee Feris tag his cattle for identification purposes near Mt. Ayr, Iowa.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte meets with local dairy producers in Bridgewater, Virginia to discuss dairy policy and issues facing producers.
Rep. Goodlatte meets with local dairy producers in Bridgewater, Virginia to discuss dairy policy and issues facing producers.
 
Yakima, Washington Field Hearing
June 10, 2006
Picture: Roughly 75 people attended the Committee's field hearing in Yakima, Washington. Seven Members of the Committee including Chairman Goodlatte, Rep. Jerry Moran, Ranking Minority Member Collin Peterson, Rep. Dennis Cardoza, Rep. Jim Costa, Rep. John Salazar, and Rep. Rick Larsen attended the hearing. Other non-Committee Members included: Reps. Doc Hastings, Greg Walden, and Cathy McMorris.
Roughly 75 people attended the Committee's field hearing in Yakima, Washington. Seven Members of the Committee including Rep. Goodlatte, Rep. Jerry Moran, Rep. Collin Peterson, Rep. Dennis Cardoza, Rep. Jim Costa, Rep. John Salazar, and Rep. Rick Larsen attended the hearing. Other non-Committee Members included: Reps. Doc Hastings, Greg Walden, and Cathy McMorris.
 
Picture: Rep. Rick Larsen asks questions of the witnesses following their opening statements.
Rep. Rick Larsen asks questions of the witnesses following their opening statements.
 
Picture: Rep. Jerry Moran engages the witnesses in discussion about the effects various aspects of current farm policy on their operations.
Rep. Jerry Moran engages the witnesses in discussion about the effects various aspects of current farm policy on their operations.
 
Picture: Rep. Jim Costa listens to the panels of witnesses at the hearing. This was the Committee' seventh in a series of field hearings to gather feedback about current farm policy.
Rep. Jim Costa listens to the panels of witnesses at the hearing. This was the Committee' seventh in a series of field hearings to gather feedback about current farm policy.
 
Picture: The first panel of witnesses included (left to right): Larry Olsen, Apple Producer; Kraig Knutzen, Potato, Pea and Wheat Producer; Ron Rivers, Pear Producer; Steven Danz, Asparagus Producer; and Mike Youngquist, Raspberry, Cucumber, Cauliflower, Strawberry, Spinach Seed, Cabbage Seed, Beet Seed and Green Pea Producer.
The first panel of witnesses included (left to right): Larry Olsen, Apple Producer; Kraig Knutzen, Potato, Pea and Wheat Producer; Ron Rivers, Pear Producer; Steven Danz, Asparagus Producer; and Mike Youngquist, Raspberry, Cucumber, Cauliflower, Strawberry, Spinach Seed, Cabbage Seed, Beet Seed and Green Pea Producer.
 
Picture: The second panel of witnesses included (left to right): Sharon Livingston, Cattle Producer; Curtis Hennings, Wheat Producer; Larry Stap, Dairy Producer; and Pete Brentano, Nurseryman.
The second panel of witnesses included (left to right): Sharon Livingston, Cattle Producer; Curtis Hennings, Wheat Producer; Larry Stap, Dairy Producer; and Pete Brentano, Nurseryman.
 
Picture: Witness Ron Rivers answers questions from the Committee Members.
Witness Ron Rivers answers questions from the Committee Members.
 
San Angelo, Texas Field Hearing
May 9, 2006
Picture: Over 200 local producers, agribusiness leaders and interested community members attended the Committee's hearing to review federal farm policy at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas on May 9, 2006.
Over 200 local producers, agribusiness leaders and interested community members attended the Committee's hearing to review federal farm policy at Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas on May 9, 2006.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte listens to testimony of the witnesses. All of the witnesses were themselves agricultural producers.
Rep. Goodlatte listens to testimony of the witnesses. All of the witnesses were themselves agricultural producers.
 
 
Picture: The first panel of witnesses included (left to right): Al Spinks, Cotton Producer; Jack Norman, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Hay and Cattle Producer; Ricky Bearden, Cotton, Peanut, Sorghum and Wheat Producer; Dee Vaughan, Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Soybean and Seed Sorghum Producer; Dale Artho, Sorghum, Wheat and Cotton Producer, Stocker; Daniel Berglund, Rice Producer; and J.C. “James” Overstreet, Peanut Producer.
The first panel of witnesses included (left to right): Al Spinks, Cotton Producer; Jack Norman, Wheat, Corn, Soybean, Hay and Cattle Producer; Ricky Bearden, Cotton, Peanut, Sorghum and Wheat Producer; Dee Vaughan, Corn, Cotton, Wheat, Soybean and Seed Sorghum Producer; Dale Artho, Sorghum, Wheat and Cotton Producer, Stocker; Daniel Berglund, Rice Producer; and J.C. “James” Overstreet, Peanut Producer.
 
Picture: The second panel of witnesses included (left to right): Dale Smith, Cow-Calf Producer, Stocker and Feeder; Glen Fisher, Sheep, Meat Goat and Cattle Producer; Brian Boehning, Dairy Producer; and Dale Murden, Sugar Cane, Cotton, Grain Sorghum, Corn, Citrus and Vegetable Producer.
The second panel of witnesses included (left to right): Dale Smith, Cow-Calf Producer, Stocker and Feeder; Glen Fisher, Sheep, Meat Goat and Cattle Producer; Brian Boehning, Dairy Producer; and Dale Murden, Sugar Cane, Cotton, Grain Sorghum, Corn, Citrus and Vegetable Producer.
 
Picture: Rep. Henry Cuellar listens to witnesses discuss how current farm policy effects their operations. Twelve Members of the Committee attended the San Angelo field hearing.
Rep. Henry Cuellar listens to witnesses discuss how current farm policy effects their operations. Twelve Members of the Committee attended the San Angelo field hearing.
 
 
Greeley, Colorado field hearing
May 8, 2006
Picture: Ten Members of the Committee attended the field hearing in Greeley, Colorado and heard from two panels of witnesses. Roughly 100 local producers, agribusiness leaders and agriculture officials attended the hearing.
Ten Members of the Committee attended the field hearing in Greeley, Colorado and heard from two panels of witnesses. Roughly 100 local producers, agribusiness leaders and agriculture officials attended the hearing.
 
Picture: The first panel of witnesses at the Greeley, CO hearing included (left to right): Dusty Tallman, Wheat Producer; Jeff Deeds, Wheat, Corn, Sunflower, Pinto Bean, Soybean, and Grain Sorghum Producer; Vickie I. Ford, Potato, Barley and Canola Producer; Tim Hume, Corn and Sunflower Producer; and Alan Welp, Sugarbeet, Corn, Pinto Bean, Wheat, Cattle and Alfalfa Producer.
The first panel of witnesses at the Greeley, CO hearing included (left to right): Dusty Tallman, Wheat Producer; Jeff Deeds, Wheat, Corn, Sunflower, Pinto Bean, Soybean, and Grain Sorghum Producer; Vickie I. Ford, Potato, Barley and Canola Producer; Tim Hume, Corn and Sunflower Producer; and Alan Welp, Sugarbeet, Corn, Pinto Bean, Wheat, Cattle and Alfalfa Producer.
 
Picture: The second panel included: Tom Compton, Cattle Producer; John Bartmann, Sheep Producer; Lester Hardesty, Dairy Producer; and Mark Frasier, Cattle Producer.
The second panel included: Tom Compton, Cattle Producer; John Bartmann, Sheep Producer; Lester Hardesty, Dairy Producer; and Mark Frasier, Cattle Producer.
 
Hearing to review futures markets and gasoline prices
April 27, 2006
Picture: President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Mercantile Exchange James E. Newsome and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commission Walter L. Lukken testified before the Committee on futures markets and gasoline prices. The witnesses testified that they had not discovered any manipulation or inappropriate activity in the futures market affecting increased gasoline prices, April 27, 2006.
President and Chief Executive Officer of the New York Mercantile Exchange James E. Newsome and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commission Walter L. Lukken testified before the Committee on futures markets and gasoline prices. The witnesses testified that they had not discovered any manipulation or inappropriate activity in the futures market affecting increased gasoline prices, April 27, 2006.
 
Picture: Commissioner Lukken testifies before the Committee, April 27, 2006.
Commissioner Lukken testifies before the Committee, April 27, 2006.
 
Picture: James Newsome testifies before the Committee, April 27, 2006.
James Newsome testifies before the Committee, April 27, 2006.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte asks the witnesses questions to ensure that activity on the futures markets was not unduly influencing the high price of gasoline, April 27, 2006.
Rep. Goodlatte asks the witnesses questions to ensure that activity on the futures markets was not unduly influencing the high price of gasoline, April 27, 2006.
 
Picture: Rep. Charles Boustany listens to witnesses Lukken and Newsome discuss the surrveillance of the futures markets, April 27, 2006.
Rep. Charles Boustany listens to witnesses Lukken and Newsome discuss the surveillance of the futures markets, April 27, 2006.
 

Stockton, California Field Hearing
March 3, 2006

Picture: Eleven Members of the Committee heard from two panels of witnesses representing California agricultural producers at the Stockton Arena on March 3, 2006. This was the third field hearing convened to review federal farm policy.

Eleven Members of the Committee heard from two panels of witnesses representing California agricultural producers at the Stockton Arena on March 3, 2006. This was the third field hearing convened to review federal farm policy.

 
Picture: The first panel of witnesses at the California field hearing included (left to right) Philip LoBue, Bob Ferguson, Vito Chiesa, Bruce Fry, Al Montna, and John E. Pucheu, Jr.
The first panel of witnesses at the California field hearing included (left to right) Philip LoBue, Bob Ferguson, Vito Chiesa, Bruce Fry, Al Montna, and John E. Pucheu, Jr.
 
Picture: The second panel of witnesses at the California field hearing included (left to right) Jack Hamm, Robert Shipley, Bruce Hafenfeld, Bill Tracy, Tonya Antle, and Earl Perez.
The second panel of witnesses at the California field hearing included (left to right) Jack Hamm, Robert Shipley, Bruce Hafenfeld, Bill Tracy, Tonya Antle, and Earl Perez.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte speaks with California Agriculture Secretary A.G. Kawamura following the hearing.
Rep. Goodlatte speaks with California Agriculture Secretary A.G. Kawamura following the hearing.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte asks the panels questions following their testimony.
Rep. Goodlatte questions the witnesses following their testimony.
 
Nebraska City, Nebraska Field Hearing
March 4, 2006
Picture: Twelve Members of the Committee heard from two panels of witnesses representing Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas agricultural producers at the Lied Conference Center on March 4, 2006.

Twelve Members of the Committee heard from two panels of witnesses representing Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas agricultural producers at the Lied Conference Center on March 4, 2006.

 
Picture: Reps. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Frank Lucas (R-OK), Chairman Goodlatte (R-VA), Stephanie Herseth (D-SD), John Salazar (D-CO), and Lincoln Davis (D-TN) listen to testimony from producers.
Reps. Jerry Moran, Frank Lucas, Bob Goodlatte, Stephanie Herseth, John Salazar, and Lincoln Davis listen to testimony from producers.
 
Picture: The first panel of witnesses at the Nebraska field hearing included (left to right) Ed Wiederstein (not pictured), James Vorderstrasse, Justin Knopf, Dennis Richters, and Blake Hurst.

The first panel of witnesses at the Nebraska field hearing included (left to right) Ed Wiederstein (not pictured), James Vorderstrasse, Justin Knopf, Dennis Richters, and Blake Hurst.
 
Picture: Rep. Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) attended the hearing to learn about agriculture production outside of his district.
Rep. Randy Neugebauer listens to producers discuss agriculture production and the effects of current farm policy on their operations.
 
 
Picture: Reps. John Salazar (D-CO) and Lincoln Davis (D-TN) listen to witnesses as they provide information about how current farm policy impacts their operations.
Reps. John Salazar and Lincoln Davis listen to witnesses as they provide information about how current farm policy impacts their operations.
 

Fayetteville, North Carolina
February 6, 2006

Picture: Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development, and Research Chairman Frank Lucas asks the witnesses questions about their farming operations at the Committee's first field hearing to review federal farm policy in Fayetteville, North Carolina, February 6, 2006.
Rep. Frank Lucas asks the witnesses questions about their farming operations at the Committee's first field hearing to review federal farm policy in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
 
Picture: Dunn, North Carolina sweet potato and fruit grower David Godwin provides testimony about how farm policy effects his operation at the first full Committee field hearing to review federal farm policy, February 6, 2006.
Dunn, North Carolina sweet potato and fruit grower David Godwin provides testimony about how farm policy effects his operation at the first full Committee field hearing to review federal farm policy.
 
Picture: Rep. Mike McIntyre, Ranking Minority Member Collin Peterson, and Chairman Bob Goodlatte (left to right) listen to witnesses provide testimony about federal farm policy in Fayetteville, North Carolina, February 6, 2006.
Rep. Mike McIntyre, Rep. Collin Peterson, and Rep. Bob Goodlatte (left to right) listen to witnesses provide testimony about federal farm policy in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
 
Picture: Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture Chairman Robin Hayes nad other Members of the North Carolina delegation hosted the first Committee farm bill field hearing in Fayetteville, North Carolina, February 6, 2006.
Rep. Robin Hayes and other Members of the North Carolina delegation hosted the first Committee farm bill field hearing in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
 
Auburn, Alabama
February 7, 2006
Picture: The Committee convened its second hearing to review federal farm policy in Auburn, Alabama at Auburn University, February 7, 2006.
The Committee convened its second hearing to review federal farm policy in Auburn, Alabama at Auburn University.
 
Picture: Rep. Terry Everett as well as other Members of the Alabama delegation hosted the Committee's second farm bill field hearing, February 7, 2006.
Rep. Terry Everett, as well as other Members of the Alabama delegation, hosted the Committee's second farm bill field hearing.
 
Picture: The Committee heard from witnesses representing Alabama and Georgia agriculture including (left to right) Jerry A. Newby, Hilton Segler, Bob Yates, Walter Liston Corcoran, Jr., Stanley Scarborough, and Bill Thomas at the second Committee farm bill hearing in Auburn, Alabama, February 7, 2006.
The Committee heard from witnesses representing Alabama and Georgia agriculture including (left to right) Jerry A. Newby, Hilton Segler, Bob Yates, Walter Liston Corcoran, Jr., Stanley Scarborough, and Bill Thomas at the second Committee farm bill hearing in Auburn, Alabama.
 
Picture: Committee Members including (back row, left to right) Reps. Joe Schwarz, Jerry Moran, Ranking Member Collin Peterson, Frank Lucas, John Salazar, Gil Gutknecht, Jo Bonner, Mike Rogers, (front row) Terry Everett, Chairman Bob Goodlatte, and Steve King met with University of Alabama Agriculture Ambassadors following the Committee's second farm bill hearing, February 7, 2006.
Committee Members including (back row, left to right) Reps. Joe Schwarz, Jerry Moran, Collin Peterson, Frank Lucas, John Salazar, Gil Gutknecht, Jo Bonner, Mike Rogers, (front row) Terry Everett, Bob Goodlatte, and Steve King met with University of Alabama Agriculture Ambassadors following the Committee's second farm bill hearing.
 
Picture: Chairman Goodlatte and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry tour Michael Foods, an egg processing facility located near Wakefield, Nebraska in August 2005.
Rep. Bob Goodlatte and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry tour Michael Foods, an egg processing facility located near Wakefield, Nebraska in August 2005.