Category: Ag News
Oct 25
Cole Congratulates Speaker Mike Johnson
Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) congratulated Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) on being elected the 56th Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. “I am proud to congratulate my colleague and friend, Mike Johnson, on being elected the 56th Speaker of the House,” said Cole. “Mike has been an instrumental leader in the Republican Conference during his …
Oct 25
Bice Supports New House Speaker
Congresswoman Stephanie Bice released the following statement after voting for Representative Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the House: “Today, I voted in strong support of Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House. Earlier this year, I gave the nomination speech for Mike when he ran for Vice Chairman of the Republican Conference, and …
Oct 25
Lucas Congratulates Mike Johnson as Next Speaker
Congressman Frank Lucas (OK-03) released the following statement after voting for Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) as the next Speaker of the House. “Congratulations to our new Speaker – a true conservative and a principled leader – Mike Johnson. I look forward to getting the House back in order so that we can tackle the issues …
Oct 25
AFBF Congratulates Rep. Johnson on Speaker Election
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) to be Speaker of the House. “AFBF congratulates Rep. Mike Johnson on his election to Speaker of the House. Speaker Johnson has a strong history of supporting America’s farmers and ranchers, which has earned him the ‘Friend of …
Oct 25
Congressman Josh Brecheen Applauds the Election of Speaker Mike Johnson
Congressman Josh Brecheen voted for Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) in conference yesterday and on the House floor today and issued the following statement after Johnson was elected Speaker of the House. “Rep. Mike Johnson is admired by the entire Republican Conference because of his integrity, his humility, and his commitment to put the best interests …
Oct 25
Ranking Member David Scott Reacts to New USDA Report Showing Increase in Household Hunger
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott released the below statement in reaction to the release of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Economic Research Service’s (ERS) report, Household Food Security in the United States in 2022. “Today’s ERS report, Household Food Security in the United States in 2022, underlines the vital importance of protecting SNAP, our Nation’s …
Oct 25
Trust Protocol announces total area of enrolled planted cotton acres grows by a further 25%
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is today announcing an increase of 25% compared to 2022 in the total area of planted cotton acres enrolled in the program, reaching 1.6 million acres in 2023 – its greatest extent to date. This represents not only impressive growth in enrolled cotton acreage in a single year but also …
























