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Recent News About Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee
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Senate committee considers USDA Deputy Secretary and General Counsel nominations
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman convened a hearing to discuss the nominations of Judge Stephen Vaden and Tyler Clarkson for key roles at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Senate committee examines milk's role in children's nutrition
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman opened a legislative hearing on April 1, 2025, to discuss the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (S.222).
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USDA launches emergency commodity assistance program with congressional backing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the launch of the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program, following approval by Congress in December.
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USDA allows increased line speeds for pork and poultry producers
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson have expressed approval of the USDA's recent decision regarding pork and poultry production.
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Arkansas agribusiness leader addresses challenges at Senate agriculture committee hearing
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman recently welcomed Ben Noble, an agribusiness leader from Arkansas, to testify before the committee.
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Senate committee examines need for strong risk management tools in rural America
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman addressed the committee in a hearing focused on the farm economy, emphasizing the need for robust risk management tools and access to credit in rural America.
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Subcommittee reviews Fix Our Forests Act amid rising wildfire concerns
The Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology convened a hearing to discuss the Fix Our Forests Act and strategies to mitigate catastrophic wildfires.
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Senators introduce bill to protect U.S. rice industry from foreign competition
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rice industry from the influx of cheap produce from India and China.
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Boozman supports USDA's actions against avian influenza
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman expressed his support for recent federal actions aimed at addressing the ongoing issue of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu).
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Senate hearing addresses challenges facing farmers amid economic pressures
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman recently addressed a hearing titled “Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part II.” In his opening statement, Boozman...
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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.