Remarks as prepared delivery: Good morning, and thank you Chair Plaskett for calling this hearing today. Today’s hearing marks an important step, as this is our first hearing to review the horticulture title of the 2018 Farm Bill. As we prepare for the next farm bill, it is important to hear from both USDA and stakeholders to learn what’s working, and what is not. The horticulture title is broad –... Read more »
Orleans Hub By Rep. Chris Jacobs (NY-27) America’s farmers have been integral to our survival throughout our nation’s history – a fact the Covid-19 pandemic reiterated as American producers worked tirelessly to keep our shelves stocked. Now, in the face of the invasion of Ukraine – America’s farmers and their importance will once again be evident on the world’s stage. Ukraine is a major exporter o... Read more »
The Washington Examiner By Rep. Austin Scott (GA-08) Russian President Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine isn't just robbing Ukraine of its freedom — it is stealing from the breadbasket of the world. If history is any guide, the actions of this unhinged man may cause one of the most disastrous global food supply shortages since World War II. Ukraine exports over 50 million metric tons of corn an... Read more »
The Hutchinson News By Rep. Tracey Mann (KS-01) We need good agricultural policies. America’s future depends on it. Over the past month, I have gone to the House Floor five times to deliver speeches from my Farm Bill Impact Series. With these speeches, I have been raising awareness about some of the Farm Bill’s most important programs and titles and calling on Congress to support the development o... Read more »
Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Chairman Scott, and thank you to our panelists for testifying. Recently, The New York Times wrote a series of stories and produced several videos denigrating rural Americans for providing the country with the safest, most abundant, and most affordable food supply in the history of the world. Let’s set the record straight. U.S. agriculture accounts for l... Read more »
Remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, Under Secretary Torres Small for being here today. I would like to begin by remembering Jim Hagedorn. Jim was passionate about his work on the Ag Committee and serving the people of southern Minnesota. Our districts are very similar, so I was fortunate to work with him on issues critical to our constituents, like promoting e... Read more »
Tonight, President Biden delivered his State of the Union address. At the conclusion of his speech, Republican Leader of the House Agriculture Committee, Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, issued the following statement: "Between surging input costs, skyrocketing fertilizer prices, the highest inflation in 40 years, and endless regulatory uncertainty, the Biden administration’s failing policies remain out-... Read more »
Today, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing entitled, "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Commodity Group Perspectives on Title 1." After the hearing, Republican Leader Glenn "GT" Thompson issued the following statement: "Today's hearing was an important step in restoring order to the Farm Bill process. A thorough, title-by-title review of the 2018 Farm Bill is the only way to make sure the... Read more »
Remarks as prepared for delivery: Before I begin, I’d like to take a brief moment to echo Chairman Scott and send my thoughts and prayers to the family and staff of our late friend and colleague, Rep. Jim Hagedorn. Jim was a tireless advocate on behalf of our nation's farmers, ranchers, producers, and foresters and his love for this Committee and rural America will not soon be forgotten. I conside... Read more »
Today, House Agriculture Committee Republican Leader Glenn "GT" Thompson issued the statement below following the passing of Rep. Jim Hagedorn (MN-01): "Today, I join my colleagues on the House Agriculture Committee and full House of Representatives in mourning the devastating loss of Rep. Jim Hagedorn. "Jim was a tireless advocate on behalf of our nation's farmers, ranchers, producers, and forest... Read more »
