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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) announced that Corey Brown Weber will serve as Deputy Staff Director and Skylar Sowder will rejoin the committee as Policy Director. “Corey and Skylar have extensive legislative experience and are well-respected within the agriculture policy...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after President Trump announced a series of policies to support America’s hardworking farmers: “President Trump is focused on rural America and expanding opportunities to provide greater certainty to family...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Arkansas farmer and National Cotton Council Chairman Nathan Reed to discuss opportunities to expand domestic demand for agricultural products. Watch Boozman’s question to NCC Chairman and Arkansan Nathan Reed WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) launched the first in a series of hearings to gather recommendations from agriculture industry leaders on policy improvements to help boost consumption of American-grown agricultural products. The following is the Chairman’s opening statement as...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson successfully led committee passage of the farm bill: “I appreciate Chairman Thompson’s leadership in advancing the remaining components of the traditional...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) issued the following statement applauding USDA’s proposed rules to update federal line speed regulations in poultry and swine processing establishments: “We are pleased to...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Assistance for Specialty Crop Farmers (ASCF) program: “This program continues the commitment made by President Trump and Secretary Rollins to help rural...

WASHINGTON – Under the leadership of U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR), the committee advanced the Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act, legislation that would provide new authority to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to regulate digital commodities and strengthen consumer...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) along with senior committee member John Hoeven (R-ND) led a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins urging the department to reinstate additional crop insurance coverage for acres...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released updated legislative text that builds on a previously released bipartisan discussion draft that would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) new authority to regulate digital commodities. “I appreciate Senator Booker and his...

WASHINGTON – More than 55 agriculture organizations, led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, are urging Congress to deliver additional farm assistance amid growing financial strain in rural communities. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) and Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven (R-ND) are answering...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after watching President Trump sign the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act into law: “Today is a milestone for the health and well-being of children nationwide. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act ensures whole and...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) announced key dates as the committee considers crypto market structure legislation: Wednesday, January 21, by Close of Business: Release of legislative text Tuesday, January 27, 3 p.m.: Committee markup “This schedule ensures transparency and...

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after bipartisan talks progressed over the weekend: “I remain committed to advancing bipartisan crypto market structure legislation. We have made meaningful progress and had constructive discussions as we work...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new dietary guidelines: “These updates provide easy to understand nutritional information for school meals and...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Farmer Bridge Assistance program payment rates: “This represents an important step by USDA delivering critical short-term funding to family farmers facing...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) applauds Senate confirmation of nominees reported favorably by the committee: Michael Selig as Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); as well as U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) nominees Dr. Mindy...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) applauded White House farm assistance to American producers. He released the following statement: “America’s farm families share President Trump’s vision for increased market access. Delivering this farm assistance will bridge the gap until...

WASHINGTON – Leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry celebrated Senate passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which restores access to whole and reduced-fat milk in school cafeterias and expands options for nutritious nondairy beverages.“Passage of this bipartisan bill moves us closer to ensuring...

WASHINGTON – Under Chairman John Boozman’s (R-AR) leadership, the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry advanced Michael Selig’s nomination to serve as Chairman and Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. “This is a critical moment for the CFTC as Congress considers expanding the agency’s authority. Strong...