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Senate Agriculture Committee Passes Bipartisan Child Nutrition Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today held a business meeting where bipartisan legislation to reauthorize child nutrition programs was favorably reported out of the Agriculture Committee. The legislation, "Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016," reforms and reauthorizes child nutrition programs under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of … Continue Reading
12.16.15
Roberts, Stabenow: Child Nutrition Top Priority in New Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, D-MI, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today announced that the Committee will hold a business meeting in January 2016 to markup bipartisan legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs. "Child nutrition reauthorization will be the Committee's first priority in the new year," said Chair… Continue Reading
12.02.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Global Hunger
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - at today's hearing on global hunger. Stabenow's statement, as prepared for delivery, follows. Thank you Mr. Chairman for holding this important hearing. I'd like to give a warm welcome to Krysta Harden, Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Krysta has been a steadfast champion for America's f… Continue Reading
12.01.15
Roberts, Stabenow Applaud Action to Restore Cuts to Crop Insurance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) today applauded action in the transportation conference report that would restore $3 billion in cuts to crop insurance. "I appreciate the dedication to America's farmers shown by our leadership today in ensuring crop insurance remains the number one tool in our producers' risk management tool box," Chairman Pat Roberts said. "I thank Leader McConnell, Senator Cornyn, Senato… Continue Reading
11.30.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Statement on Release of Final RFS Volumes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement regarding EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard announcement. "The Renewable Fuel Standard has proven to be an effective tool for strengthening our advanced biofuels industry and creating a clean energy future," Stabenow said. "We should be building on that progress by fully implementing the targets established by Congress. While tod… Continue Reading
11.05.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - at today's hearing on wildfires. Stabenow's statement, as prepared for delivery, follows. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening this important hearing. I would like to welcome our witnesses - and give a special welcome to Chris Wood with Trout Unlimited which was founded in my home state of … Continue Reading
10.28.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Applauds State of Michigan-U.S. Forest Service Agreement to Help Sustain National Forests
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service for taking a major step forward toward restoring three National forests in Michigan. "Michigan's forests are treasures that must be well managed so future generations can enjoy their beauty," Stabenow said. "This agreement between the Michigan Department of Nature Resource… Continue Reading
10.28.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Applauds State of Michigan-U.S. Forest Service Agreement to Help Sustain National Forests
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service for taking a major step forward toward restoring three National forests in Michigan. "Michigan's forests are treasures that must be well managed so future generations can enjoy their beauty," Stabenow said. "This agreement between the Michigan Department of Nature Resource… Continue Reading
10.28.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Applauds Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research Decision to Create Rapid Response Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the decision by The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research to create a new rapid response program to help protect farmers and consumers from threats to our food supply. "Today marks an important step forward in establishing the Farm Bill's new Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research," Stabenow said. "This rapid response program - modele… Continue Reading
10.28.15
Agriculture Committee Leaders Host Actor Jeff Bridges for Conversation on Ending Childhood Hunger
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Pat Roberts (R-KS) - ranking member and chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry -today met with Academy Award-winning actor and longtime hunger advocate Jeff Bridges to hear firsthand his interest in ending childhood hunger. Senate Agriculture Committee members Sens. John Boozman (R-AR), Robert Casey (D-PA), and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) also joined the conversation. "In America, no child should ever go to … Continue Reading
10.21.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Opening Statement at Hearing on Agriculture Biotechnology
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, released the following opening statement - as prepared for delivery - at today's hearing on agriculture biotechnology. Stabenow's statement, as prepared for delivery, follows. Thank you Mr. Chairman. I would also like to thank the Administration officials and food industry leaders for testifying today. You bring important perspectives to this conversation and I … Continue Reading
10.02.15
Senators Call On Trade Ambassador to Defend American Sugar, Dairy Producers in TPP Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ongoing, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman pointing to the importance of strong trade outcomes for American sugar and dairy producers. The letter was signed by Senators Bennet, Brown, Gillibrand, Heitkamp, Klobuchar, and Leahy, members of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Regardi… Continue Reading
10.02.15
Senators Call On Trade Ambassador to Defend American Sugar, Dairy Producers in TPP Negotiations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ongoing, U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman pointing to the importance of strong trade outcomes for American sugar and dairy producers. The letter was signed by Senators Bennet, Brown, Gillibrand, Heitkamp, Klobuchar, and Leahy, members of the Senate Agriculture Committee. Regardi… Continue Reading
09.30.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Applauds President Signing Bipartisan Reauthorization Package into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded President Obama for signing into law the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015. The Act included three bipartisan reauthorizations: Mandatory Price Reporting, the National Forest Foundation Act, and the U.S. Grain Standards Act. "This bipartisan law ensures our nation's farmers, foresters, and ranchers have the tools they need for success," Ra… Continue Reading
09.22.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Announces Senate Passage of Bipartisan Reauthorization Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced Senate passage of three bipartisan reauthorizations: Mandatory Price Reporting, the National Forest Foundation Act, and the U.S. Grain Standards Act. The package, which passed Committee by voice vote, was approved by unanimous consent. "These important reauthorizations illustrate what can be accomplished when we put partisanship aside and focus on… Continue Reading
09.17.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Announces Committee Passage of Bipartisan Reauthorization Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced Committee passage of three bipartisan reauthorizations: Mandatory Price Reporting, the National Forest Foundation Act, and the U.S. Grain Standards Act. A summary of the three bills can be found HERE. Stabenow's statement, as prepared for delivery, follows. Thank you Mr. Chairman. I'd like to thank you - and our colleagues in the House - fo… Continue Reading
08.14.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Applauds Opening of U.S. Embassy in Cuba
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the opening of the first U.S. Embassy in Cuba since 1961. Stabenow visited Cuba in January 2015 as part of a congressional delegation seeking to normalize trade relations between the countries. That visit marked Stabenow's second visit to the nation. "Today marks a historic step forward in advancing our relationship with the Cuban people," Stabenow… Continue Reading
08.07.15
Ranking Member Stabenow Applauds First Large Scale Forest Restoration Project Under Expanded Good Neighbor Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, applauded the U.S. Forest Service for finalizing the first large scale restoration project under the agency's expanded Good Neighbor Authority (GNA). The project - expected to treat 6,000 acres and increase timber production to more than 100 million board feet annually on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest - is seen as a template for other national forests. G… Continue Reading
07.31.15
Senators Stabenow, Brown, Donnelly Urge Agriculture Secretary to Take Immediate Action to Help Improve Water Quality in Lake Erie
WASHINGTON, D.C. - With another large algal bloom in Lake Erie expected this summer, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Joe Donnelly (D-IN), members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today called on Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to develop a comprehensive strategy to help communities improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB). "In order to address these important issues, we must take comprehensive actions now … Continue Reading
07.23.15
Hoeven, Stabenow Introduce Voluntary COOL Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Hoeven (R-N.D.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today introduced the Voluntary Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) and Trade Enhancement Act of 2015.The measure is designed to prevent retaliatory trade sanctions by Canada and Mexico, yet still allow voluntary labeling of beef, pork and chicken that is produced in the United States. The Hoeven-Stabenow measure positions the U.S. to avoid retaliatory tariffs by repeal… Continue Reading
