Chair Plaskett Expresses Concerns with USDA’s Lack of Commitment to Scientific Integrity Policy WASHINGTON (July 22, 2019)- House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Chair Stacey Plaskett sent a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue expressing concerns with USDA’s lack of commitment to Scientific Integrity Policy. “I am displeased that additi... Read more »
WASHINGTON (July 22, 2019) – On Wednesday, August 7th at 10:30 am (CT), House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin C. Peterson is hosting a listening session at Farmfest. The session will feature United States Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, as well as members of the House Agriculture Committee and the Minnesota congressional delegation. “I’m looking forward to the lively discussion that I’m ... Read more »
WASHINGTON (July 17, 2019) – House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research Chair Stacey Plaskett delivered the following remarks at Wednesday’s hearing on assessing the effectiveness of the National Organic Program. [As Prepared for Delivery] “Good morning and thank you for joining us today as we examine the effectiveness of the USDA’s National Organic Progr... Read more »
WASHINGTON (July 16, 2019) – House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chairman Jim Costa of California issued the following statement after today’s hearing on the state of the livestock and poultry industry. “As the overall economy grows, it’s increasingly clear that its success isn’t shared evenly at all levels, especially in rural, agricultural areas. Today’s hearing g... Read more »
WASHINGTON (July 16, 2019) – House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chairman Jim Costa of California delivered the following remarks at Tuesday’s hearing on the state of the livestock and poultry economy. [As Prepared for Delivery] “Good Morning and welcome to today’s hearing of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture on the state of the livesto... Read more »
WASHINGTON (July 11, 2019) – House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chair Marcia L. Fudge of Ohio sent a letter Thursday to Naomi Earp, current Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on issues related to socially disadvantaged farmers. The letter urges Earp, who awaits Senate confirmation as Assistant Secretary ... Read more »
WASHINGTON (July 11, 2019) – House Agriculture Committee Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following remarks at Thursday’s hearing on building opportunity in rural America through affordable, reliable and high-speed broadband. [As Prepared for Delivery] “Good Morning and welcome to today’s hearing of the Subcommittee on Commodity ... Read more »
Subcommittee on Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Public Hearing RE: Building Opportunity in Rural America through Affordable, Reliable and High-Speed Broadband Thursday, July 11, 2019 10:00 a.m. 1300 Longworth House Office Building WITNESS LIST Mr. David Hengel, Executive Director, Greater Bemidji, Inc., Bemidji, Minnesota Ms. Neela Mollgaard, Executive Director, Red Wing Ignite, Red Wing, ... Read more »
AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE SCHEDULE Previously Announced Thursday, July 11, 2019 – 10:00AM 1300 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee Hearing RE: “Building Opportunity in Rural America through Affordable, Reliable and High-Speed Broadband” [NEW] Tuesday, July 16, 2019 – 10:00AM 1300 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. Livestoc... Read more »
Week of July 8, 2019 [NEW] Thursday, July 11, 2019 – 10:00AM 1300 Longworth House Office Building Washington, D.C. Commodity Exchanges, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee Hearing RE: “Building Opportunity in Rural America through Affordable, Reliable and High-Speed Broadband” Read more »
