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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.
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Senator Boozman calls for thorough review of proposed cryptocurrency legislation
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released a statement regarding the status of proposed cryptocurrency legislation.
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Senate Republicans unveil new agriculture-focused framework for upcoming Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) unveiled the Senate Republican Farm Bill Framework, receiving strong support from his colleagues who praised its focus on emphasizing agricultural elements in the farm bill as a pathway toward bipartisan legislation.
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Senator Boozman addresses oversight of digital commodities at Senate committee hearing
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, delivered opening remarks at a hearing focused on the oversight of digital commodities.
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Boozman and Thompson address high error rate in FY 2023 SNAP payments
WASHINGTON—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) released a statement regarding the FY 2023 SNAP Payment Error Rate.
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Senator Boozman outlines Republican farm bill framework on Senate floor
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, outlined the recently released Republican farm bill framework in a speech on the Senate floor. He emphasized that the framework aims to "put more farm in the farm bill" and could serve as a foundation for bipartisan collaboration.
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Senator Boozman unveils GOP's farmer-focused farm bill framework
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, has unveiled a Senate Republican-drafted framework for a farmer-focused farm bill.
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Ranking Member Boozman praises bipartisan passage of Farm Bill by House Ag Committee
U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued a statement following the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture's approval of the "Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024." This marks a significant step towards finalizing the farm bill.
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Ranking Member Boozman Statement on Senate Democrat’s Farm Bill Framework Release
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, expressed his views on the recent release of the majority's farm bill framework by Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow.Boozman welcomed the development, stating, "Chairwoman Stabenow and I have had several conversations about getting our ideas down on paper, so the release of the majority’s framework is a welcome development." He also highlighted the importance of soliciting input from stakeholders and evaluating the proposed ideas alongside the framework...
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Ranking Member Boozman Statement USDA’s Final Rule on School Meal Standards
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman, the ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, expressed his thoughts on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's final rule revising school meal standards."It is good to see the changes reflected in the final rule today," Senator Boozman stated while acknowledging the developments in the revised standards. He also remarked, "USDA’s proposed rule was far too extreme."Senator Boozman further added, "I appreciate that the final rule incorporates the feedback from stakeholders, school nutrition...
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Ranking Members Boozman, Cassidy Seek Clarity on Development of Federal Nutritional Guidance
U.S. Senators John Boozman and Bill Cassidy have raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the development of federal nutrition guidelines by the Biden administration. In a letter addressed to Secretaries Becerra and Vilsack, the senators emphasized the need for a transparent review process based on scientific evidence for the forthcoming 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans."The Dietary Guidelines are an important foundation to support up-to-date nutritional information that helps guide federal programs and enable consumers to make healthy decisions," wrote...
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Ranking Member Boozman Speaks in Support of FARMER Act
On April 9, 2024, in Washington, U.S. Senator John Boozman, the ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, expressed his support for the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act. Boozman joined his colleagues on the Senate floor to commend Senator John Hoeven for introducing the bill aimed at improving crop insurance affordability and enhancing the Supplemental Coverage Option.Boozman highlighted the importance of modernizing the farm safety net and addressing the needs of farmers and ranchers...
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GOP Committee Leaders Call on Administration to Explain Old-Growth Decision
WASHINGTON—Republican leaders of the Congressional committees overseeing federal forest lands have requested the Biden administration to clarify its decision on "old growth and mature forests" on federal lands. Senators John Boozman and John Barrasso, along with Representatives Glenn Thompson and Bruce Westerman, have penned a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack seeking explanations regarding the new definition and its implications on forest management plans.In the letter, the members raised concerns about the administration's process, authority, and rationale...