Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry held a hearing on the importance of soil health. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Doug LaMalfa (CA-1) and Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “Today’s hearing has not only highlighted the environmental benefits of sustained soil health, but also highlighted how ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. — House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) announced the departure of his personal office Chief of Staff, Mark Williams, this week with the following statement of thanks: “Mark has dutifully served the American people in Congress for over fifteen years, and I’ve been privileged to have him aide me in serving the people of Texas’s 11th District for the ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Subcommittee held a hearing on the impacts of eliminating an administrative abuse of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) called Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) that confers food stamps to those who might not otherwise meet the criteria to receive the benefit. After the hearin... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a public hearing examining how farm policy helps farmers in adverse conditions. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “Farmers are facing unprecedented struggles – from low co... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee held a hearing to examine the research and extension needs of producers. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Neal Dunn (FL-2) made the following remarks: “As producers face increasing threats from multiple risks, the need for a strong and robust agricultural research and extension syst... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) issued the following statement after President Trump signed the Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Products Executive Order: “Farmers, ranchers and consumers all stand to benefit from a regulatory process that provides certainty, predictability and transparency. I commend Presi... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing to review the state of U.S. agricultural products in international markets. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member David Rouzer (NC-7) and Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “USMCA is a no-brainer for American agriculture. If the Interna... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Agriculture Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Subcommittee held a hearing to examine the impacts of relocating USDA research agencies. After the hearing, Subcommittee Ranking Member Neal Dunn (FL-2) and Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) made the following remarks: “Secretary Perdue has enacted a culture of customer service and efficienc... Read more »
Washington, D.C. — House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway (TX-11) issued the following statement concerning the president’s announcement of $16 billion in aid to help farmers and ranchers weather unjustified retaliatory foreign tariffs: "I commend President Trump for standing up for our nation’s farmers and ranchers who are struggling against six straight years of economic r... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson of Minnesota and Ranking Member K. Michael Conaway of Texas issued the following joint statement on the passing of Farm Credit Administration Chairman and former USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development Dallas Tonsager, who died Tuesday evening at age 64. “I am very sorry to hear of Dallas’ passing. My thoughts are with h... Read more »
