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Recent News About Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
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Senator Boozman backs Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture
U.S. Senator John Boozman, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, expressed his support for Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture in a speech delivered on the Senate floor.
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Democrats demand answers from USDA over funding freeze
Senator Amy Klobuchar, serving as the Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has led fellow Democrats in addressing concerns over a funding freeze initiated by the Trump Administration.
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Klobuchar raises tariff concerns at agricultural economy hearing
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, voiced concerns about the proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico during a hearing focused on the Agricultural Economy.
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Klobuchar addresses concerns over tariffs and farm bill at agriculture hearing
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, representing Minnesota and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, addressed a hearing focused on farmer and rancher perspectives regarding the agricultural economy.
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Klobuchar criticizes new tariffs affecting agriculture
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has voiced her concerns regarding the recent announcement by President Trump to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.
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Klobuchar addresses agriculture challenges at Brooke Rollins' nomination hearing
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, representing Minnesota and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry, delivered an opening statement at a hearing for Brooke Rollins' nomination as Secretary of...
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Boozman named chairman of Senate Agriculture Committee
U.S. Senator John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, has been appointed as the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry for the 119th Congress.
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Senate approves farmer economic assistance amid ongoing challenges
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman has announced the Senate's approval of economic assistance for farmers, alongside a one-year extension of the farm bill.
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Boozman supports ruling against Mexico’s biotech corn policy
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman has expressed approval of a recent decision against Mexico's ban on American corn.
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Boozman secures $10 billion aid for farmers amid economic challenges
U.S. Senator John Boozman, representing Arkansas and serving as the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has successfully secured economic assistance for American farmers facing financial difficulties.
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Lawmakers voice concern over lack of farm bill extension aid
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) have expressed their concerns regarding the ongoing negotiations over the...
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Boozman calls for evidence-based approach in dietary guidelines
U.S. Senator John Boozman, the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has expressed concerns regarding the recent Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Scientific Report.
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Boozman names new chief economist for agriculture committee
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Ranking Member John Boozman has announced the appointment of Brad Weddelman as the chief economist for committee Republicans.
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Boozman discusses agricultural policy with USDA nominee Brooke Rollins
U.S. Senator John Boozman, a leading member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, met with Brooke Rollins, who has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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Key lawmakers stress urgent action needed after grim farm income forecast
Following the release of the USDA's Economic Research Service 2024 Farm Sector Income Forecast, key figures in U.S. agriculture have voiced concerns about the state of American farming.
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Senator Boozman calls for emergency aid amid farm financial struggles
U.S. Senator John Boozman, a key member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has called for urgent economic support for farmers who are struggling with financial losses.
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Senator Boozman urges prompt action on looming agricultural crisis
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, called for Congress and the administration to provide a “timely and urgent response” to the looming farm crisis in the form of emergency assistance to farmers and urged efforts to pass a farm bill before the end of the calendar year in a speech on the Senate floor.
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Senator Boozman criticizes Biden-Harris administration over rising agriculture trade deficit
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement following the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) latest outlook projecting a record negative agriculture trade deficit for fiscal year 2025.
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Senators urge USDA action on senior and tribal community food shortages
Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) have urged U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack to address supply chain disruptions affecting the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP).
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Senator Boozman addresses ag research at North Dakota field hearing
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, participated in a field hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee. The hearing, titled “Perspectives on the Future of Agriculture Research and Technology,” was held at Grand Farm in Fargo, North Dakota.