The Field Report: It's Time For a New Farm Bill
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Read the full newsletter here for updates on the 2026 farm bill, Forestry and Horticulture's new subcommittee chair, and new sterile fly facilities in Texas. Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson: A new farm bill that puts farmers first
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Agri-Pulse By Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) The House Committee on Agriculture will soon introduce and mark up its second standalone farm bill in the last two years. This is because our farmers, ranchers, and rural communities need a new farm bill – not next year, or next Congress. Now. As chairman of House Ag, I know exactly how badly our producers need a new farm bill. Whether in my offic... The Field Report: (Non) Watered Down Policy
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Read the full newsletter here for updates on the US-Mexico Water Treaty, Chairman Thompson at NASDA, and the forestry title of the farm bill. The Field Report: Food for Peace's commodity haul
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Read the full newsletter here for updates on John Deere's expansion, gearing up for the farm bill, USDA's first Food for Peace purchases, and other news. The Field Report: Funding rural America
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Read the full newsletter here for updates on funding opportunities for rural communities, corn growers on Capitol Hill, and the Food for Peace program. Thompson Statement on Farm Aid
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump announced an economic assistance package for American producers: "I commend President Trump for standing by our hardworking producers who continue to struggle with distorted global markets and record-high production costs—legacies of the Biden Administration. The cri... Johnson Opening Statement: "USDA’s Rural Development: Delivering Vital Programs and Services to Rural America”
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House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development Chairman Dusty Johnson (SD-At Large) delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing, “USDA’s Rural Development: Delivering Vital Programs and Services to Rural America.” Remarks as prepared: Today, we will hear from rural leaders and former USDA Rural Development offic... Thompson Opening Statement: “Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management”
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing, “Promoting Forest Health and Resiliency Through Improved Active Management." Remarks as prepared: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you to our witnesses for being here today. Coming to Washington is never easy but it is so important for you to be here and ... Thompson Opening Statement at Prop 12 Hearing
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House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee hearing, "An Examination of the Implications of Proposition 12." Remarks as prepared: Good morning, everyone and thank you for joining us at today’s important hearing to examine the implications of California’s Proposition 12. To each of our witnesses, thank you f... Chairman Thompson's Statement on CBO Score of Bipartisan Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
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Following the release of the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) score of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement: "Bringing about a five-year farm bill is a long process, one filled with multiple steps and a lot of hard work. Today’s score from CBO is part of that process, but shows me th... Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
