RON’s Capitol Reporter Jacquelyn Farris reports from the State Capitol
Category: Ag News
Feb 26
State Agriculture Officials to Support Programs for Increasing Economic Growth via Access to Local Foods
At the 2025 Winter Policy Conference today National Association of State Departments of Agriculture members passed several policy amendments promoting increased programs for local and regional foods through federal policies and programs for states. Members adopted policy supporting the permanent establishment and funding of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Programs, or any successor programs, administered by the …
Feb 26
NCBA Congratulates Jamieson Greer on Confirmation as United States Trade Representative
Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane congratulated Jamieson Greer on his confirmation as the U.S. Trade Representative. “The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association congratulates Jamieson Greer on his confirmation as the United States Trade Representative. Ambassador Greer has extensive experience in trade policy, and we are grateful to …
Feb 26
NAWG and USW Welcome USTR Jamieson Greer Confirmation
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcome the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Jamieson Greer to fill the position of U.S. Trade Representative. Both organizations are pleased with Greer’s past work in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. As chief of staff for former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, …
Feb 26
State Agriculture Departments Call for an Integrated, National Response to Avian Influenza
Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization’s policy to support the implementation of a robust national action plan for the detection, surveillance, response and containment of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). “U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ remarks made to NASDA members this morning announced that these …
Feb 26
Klobuchar Statement on Department of Agriculture Avian Flu Strategy
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement on the avian flu strategy released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today. “The Department of Agriculture’s avian flu strategy is an important step to support our farmers who are losing flocks and help consumers …
Feb 26
USDA Invests Up To $1 Billion to Combat Avian Flu and Reduce Egg Prices
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced a $1 billion-dollar comprehensive strategy to curb highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), protect the U.S. poultry industry, and lower egg prices. This is in addition to funding already being provided to indemnify growers for depopulated flocks. As the Secretary detailed in the Wall Street Journal, the five-pronged …
Feb 26
Thompson Praises USDA’s Action to Prevent Illegal Aliens from Accessing SNAP
House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement praising Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins’ directive enforcing eligibility restrictions for food and nutrition programs, ensuring benefits are reserved for American citizens and legal residents, not illegal aliens: “I applaud Secretary Rollins for her leadership and commitment to upholding the rule of law. Federal nutrition programs …
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