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Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Strike Deal on Agriculture Biotechnology Compromise
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today released the following statement on reaching a bipartisan agriculture biotechnology compromise solution. "This bipartisan agreement is an important path forward that represents a true compromise. Since time is of the essence, we urge our colleagues to move swiftly to support this bill." Click here to read the legislation. -30-… Continue Reading
06.22.16
Chairman Roberts Introduces Emergency Wildfire Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today introduced the Emergency Wildfire and Forest Management Act of 2016. "With this legislation, we are doing the specific and timely work of our committee, especially with fire season ahead of us," said Chairman Roberts. "Wildfires have devastated vast landscapes and communities throughout the U.S., and it's time Congress not only address the Forest Service budg… Continue Reading
06.17.16
Chairman Roberts: Interior Appropriations Bill Addresses EPA Funded Billboards Attacking Agriculture
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for advancing the Fiscal Year 2017 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill which contains language he sought to halt the misuse of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) federal grant funding that supported an advocacy and public relations campaign with the sole purpose of denigrating agriculture. "I commend… Continue Reading
06.07.16
Senate and House Ag Committee Leaders: USDA Extends Comment Period for Organic Livestock and Poultry Rule
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committee leadership today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted their request for an extension of the public comment period for the agency's proposed rule regarding revised organic livestock and poultry production standards. "We are pleased the USDA acted immediately to allow producers, consumers, retailers and animal health experts more time to offer their comments on the proposed rules," the lawmakers said. "We will con… Continue Reading
05.26.16
Agriculture Committee Leadership Request Comment Period Extension for USDA Organic Livestock and Poultry Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committee leadership today called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to grant a 90-day extension of the public comment period for the Agency's proposed rule regarding revised organic livestock and poultry production standards. Agriculture Committee Chairmen Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Rep. K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, and Ranking Members Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., and Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., expressed multiple concerns … Continue Reading
05.26.16
Senate Agriculture Committee Holds First Livestock and Poultry Hearing in Five Years
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today held a hearing on the U.S. livestock and poultry sectors. The hearing, titled "A Review of the U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors: Marketplace Opportunities and Challenges," consisted of testimonies from farmers and ranchers across the country. For witness info, testimony, and to watch the hearing, click here. The following is Chairman Roberts' opening stateme… Continue Reading
05.23.16
Chairman Roberts Announces Witnesses for Hearing on U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced witnesses for the Committee's hearing to review the U.S. livestock and poultry sectors. What: A Review of the U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors: Marketplace Opportunities and Challenges Who: Tracy Brunner, President, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Cow Camp Feedyard, Inc, Ramona, Kan. Ronald Truex, Chairman, United Egg Producers, Creig… Continue Reading
05.19.16
Chairman Roberts Examines the Farm Credit System in Rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today held a hearing on the Farm Credit System. The hearing, titled "The Farm Credit System: Oversight and Outlook of the Current Economic Climate," had two panels. For witness info, testimony, and to watch the hearing live, click here. "Farmers and ranchers all across the country are experiencing difficult economic conditions as farm sector profitability is forecast… Continue Reading
05.13.16
Chairman Roberts Announces Hearing on U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced the Committee will hold a hearing to review the U.S. livestock and poultry sectors. Title: A Review of the U.S. Livestock and Poultry Sectors: Marketplace Opportunities and Challenges Date: Thursday, May 26, 2016 Time: 10:00 a.m. Place: 216 Hart Senate Office Building ***Please note: Press bringing audio/video equipment should check in… Continue Reading
05.13.16
Chairman Roberts Announces Witnesses for Senate Agriculture Hearing on the Farm Credit System
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced witnesses for the Committee's hearing on the Farm Credit System. What: The Farm Credit System: Oversight and Outlook of the Current Economic Climate Who: Panel I The Honorable Ken Spearman, Chairman, Farm Credit Administration Board, McLean, Va. The Honorable Dallas Tonsager, Member, Farm Credit Administration, Chairman, Farm Credit Insurance Sy… Continue Reading
05.12.16
Chairman Roberts Announces Farm Credit Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today announced the Committee will hold a hearing on the Farm Credit System. Title: The Farm Credit System: Oversight and Outlook of the Current Economic Climate Date: Thursday, May 19, 2016 Time: 10:15 a.m. Place: 328A Russell Senate Office Building ***Please note: Press bringing audio/video equipment should check in with the Senate Radio-Television Gallery … Continue Reading
04.22.16
Bipartisan Senators to Ambassador Froman: Defend Agriculture in T-TIP
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, today led 26 Senators in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, urging a strong framework for American agriculture in the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP). The 13th round of T-TIP negotiations start Monday in New York. "America's farmers and ranchers feed the world. Let them do so without senseless barriers and tariffs," sai… Continue Reading
04.19.16
Chairmen Roberts, Inhofe Statement on EPA Response for Anti-Farmer Campaign
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today released a statement after receiving a letter from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) inspector general regarding the Agency's taxpayer funded, anti-farmer campaign. "I am pleased the EPA inspector general agrees that an investigation into the Northwes… Continue Reading
04.14.16
Senate Agriculture Committee Passes Chairman’s Mark on CFTC Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today held a business meeting where the Chairman's Mark to reauthorize the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was favorably reported out of the Committee on a 11-9 vote. Due to scheduling, the final vote occurred off the Senate floor. The manager's package was considered as part of the underlying bill text without objection. The Chairman's Mark addresses many c… Continue Reading
04.13.16
Chairman’s Mark on CFTC Reauthorization Receives Support from Rural America
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, is pleased to announce broad support of his Chairman's Mark on reauthorizing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which will be considered at the Committee's business meeting on Thursday. "This legislation has the widespread support of the folks who will benefit from real CFTC reforms the most - rural America. Additional stakeholder support is pouring in dail… Continue Reading
04.13.16
UPDATED TIME: Senate Agriculture Committee Announces Commodity Futures Trading Commission Reauthorization Markup
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, announced the Committee will hold a business meeting on April 14 to markup legislation reauthorizing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Title: Business Meeting Date: Thursday, April 14, 2016 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: 328A Russell Senate Office Building ***Please note: Press bringing audio/video equipment should check in with the Senate Radio-Television Gal… Continue Reading
04.05.16
Inhofe, Roberts Request IG Investigation of EPA Funds on Anti-Farmer Campaign
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, today sent a letter to Arthur A. Elkins, Jr., the inspector general of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), requesting an audit and investigation of an EPA grant to the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission used to support an anti-farmer advocacy campaign in… Continue Reading
04.04.16
Chairman Pat Roberts: EPA Funds Used to Attack Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement regarding an anti-agriculture billboard in Washington state funded by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "This disturbing billboard is a bold example of exactly what America's farmers and ranchers complain about all the time: the EPA has an agenda antagonistic to producers. Whether it's overly burdensome and costly regulatio… Continue Reading
03.24.16
Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy to Hold Hearing on USDA Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, today announced a hearing on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's rural development programs before the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy. Roberts serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. Ernst serves as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy and will chair the hearing. What: USDA Rural Development Programs and their Econo… Continue Reading
03.16.16
Senator Roberts’ Statement on Biotech Labeling Cloture Vote
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today released the following statement regarding the Senate's failure to invoke cloture on the Biotechnology Labeling Solutions Bill: "For more than a year, I have called on my colleagues across the aisle to come to the negotiating table to address the problems facing the nation's marketplace should states continue to mandate confusing and differing biotechnology labeling standards… Continue Reading
