November 27, 2002 – U.S. Representative Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Chairman for the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry, expressed positive reaction to new forest planning regulations announced by the U.S. Forest Service. "At last, residents of forest communities will now be able to focus on the betterment of forests instead of getting tangled in the ropes of knowin... Read more »
Goodlatte Subcommittee Inventories Threat of Invasive Species Scientific, governmental organizations report on prevention and control October 2, 2002 -- House Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) convened a hearing with scientists and representatives from federal and state agencies to discuss the issues concerning species that are invasive, harmful and alien to the United States.... Read more »
Invasive Species' Unchecked Growth Costs Billions House Agriculture Subcommittee to call federal and scientific organizations September 30, 2002 - Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus, strange-looking fish known as "snakeheads," and a glassy-winged sharpshooter whose deadly aim could kill off the California wine industry are among a growing list of invasive species that federal and scientific organ... Read more »
Ag Specialty Crops Subcommittee Reviews Tobacco Buyout Proposals September 26, 2002 – House Agriculture Specialty Crops Subcommittee Chairman Terry Everett (R-AL) convened a hearing with grower witnesses from seven tobacco growing states - from flue-cured and burley regions, as well as two economists, four congressmen who've introduced buyout measures, and tobacco manufacturers to hear what produc... Read more »
House Ag Committee Names Commission Members on Payment Limitations September 26, 2002 – Announcing its three appointments to a new Commission on Application of Payment Limitations, the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture on Thursday named Gary Ward Black of Commerce, Georgia; Gary Dyer of Phoenix, Arizona; and Richard Newman of Anson, Texas. The Secretary of Agriculture, House Committee on Agricul... Read more »
Subcommittee Chairman's Criticism: "We are pleased to hear of this Administration's open door policy to solving this problem, but a lot remains to be fixed" September 25, 2002 – Responding to continued concerns raised by Subcommittee Ranking Member Eva Clayton (D-NC), Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman for Department Operations Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) convened a hearing Wednesday for a detailed accoun... Read more »
President and USDA Deliver Livestock Aid September 20, 2002 – U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Larry Combest (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the announcement of $752 million available in assistance to livestock producers affected by drought: "Use of these funds will provide substantial and timely help for livestock producers who the President points out are unique in ha... Read more »
DATE September 18, 2002 USDA Secretary Ann VEneman-statement by Chairman Combest Forestry Subcommittee Reviews President's Healthy Forests Initiative Restoring productive, healthy forest environments key objective under review September 12, 2002 -- House Agriculture Forestry Subcommittee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) commended Bush Administration leadership for its "Healthy Forests Initiative" to ... Read more »
Chambliss Examines Crop Insurance Performance Goals met for coverage, but livestock protection incomplete September 18, 2002 – Risk Management Subcommittee Chairman Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) convened a hearing Wednesday to review USDA's implementation of crop insurance reforms enacted by the "Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000," as well as the overall effectiveness of the Federal Crop Insurance... Read more »
Risk Management Agency’s administrator appears at September 18 subcommittee hearing September 5, 2002 – General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee Chairman Saxby Chambliss (R-GA) has set a hearing in two weeks on the implementation of crop insurance reforms and the effectiveness of the federal crop insurance program with USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) Administrator Ross J. Davi... Read more »
