In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Steven King (IA-4) emphasizes that family farms and the products they produce are the foundation of his congressional district. "This is the 2017 crop, let’s get her done before the 2018 crop." Rep. King said [in part]: We raise a lot of corn here, a lot of soybeans here, and a lot of eggs, and turkeys, and hogs, and cattle. That’s the foundation of the agricul... Read more »
In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Rick Allen (GA-12) visits with Georgia farmer R.T. Stanley on what improvements need to be made in the upcoming farm bill. “We’ve obviously got to do something about cotton…and commodity prices are too low.” Rep. Allen and Mr. Stanley said [in part]: Rep. Allen: I am talking to all of our farmers in the 12th District of Georgia to get feedback on the new farm b... Read more »
In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Mike Rogers (AL-3) expresses the importance of agriculture for his district and state. "...and the ag committee as it prepares for the next Farm Bill, Alabama’s agriculture programs are more important to me than ever." Rep. Rogers said [in part]: As a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, and with the Farm Bill gearing up, it’s important for me to h... Read more »
In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. James Comer (KY-1) zeros in on the top three areas of importance for his district as it relates to the Farm Bill, including crop insurance, research and development and investing in the future of agriculture. "We have to invest in the future of agriculture. I want to inspire the next generation of farmers whether they be FFA or whether they be beginning farmers... Read more »
In this week's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Roger Marshall (KS-1) discusses the role a strong farm bill plays in maintaining a safe and affordable food supply for all Americans. "Families across the country need the Farm Bill. We’re so fortunate to have the safest most affordable food source in the world." Rep. Marshall said [in part]: Every five years Congress writes a Farm Bill. There’s probably no sin... Read more »
Over the last few months, the House Agriculture Committee has traveled across the country gathering input from America's farmers, ranchers and stakeholders about the upcoming farm bill. Watch the highlights from those who know best what is and isn't working in agricultural policy. Read more »
In today's #FarmBillFriday, Rep. Scott DesJarlais (TN-4) shares why it is important farmers, ranchers and stakeholders share their input with members so they can make informed policy decisions when crafting the farm bill. "...it is imperative that we hear from all of our local agricultural people - whether it’s cattlemen, cotton growers, dairy, or poultry. I need their advice and their concerns." ... Read more »
Today, the House Agriculture Committee is launching a new video series entitled "Farm Bill Friday." Every Friday, we will release a new video from members of House Conference highlighting the importance of a strong Farm Bill for all Americans. Watch House Agriculture Committee member Rep. Don Bacon (NE-2) kick off the #FarmBillFriday series. "Agriculture produces one out of every four jobs in Nebr... Read more »
Anyone who has driven through cotton country has experienced the pinwheel effect when passing field after field of cotton, watching parallel rows of cotton pass one after another. What most people don’t know is how those fields went from a blank slate of dry, brown dirt to a vast expanse of snow-white cotton. For Shawn Holladay, a fifth-generation cotton farmer in West Texas, it takes daily mainte... Read more »
Most people would look at this photo and see a dry, dusty field in the middle of nowhere. But to Shawn Holladay, this field represents generations of his family, his livelihood, and decades of hard work and careful attention. This is largely what cotton country looks like in the spring, where acres upon acres of fields have been primed over the winter months in preparation of planting. Shawn Holl... Read more »
