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Roberts, Stabenow: Senate Unanimously Approves PRIA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today announced the Senate approved reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA). "The U.S. Senate just passed a bipartisan Farm Bill to provide farmers and ranchers with certainty in a tough farm economy," said Chairman Roberts. "We can add to this certainty for producers and many other stakeholders with the approval… Continue Reading
06.28.18
Roberts, Stabenow Announce Bipartisan Farm Bill Passes Senate on 86-11 Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One large step closer to delivering on promised certainty, U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today announce the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 passed the Senate on a strong bipartisan 86-11 vote. "Today marks an important day for farm country. We are one step closer to providing farmers and ranchers a Farm Bill with the certainty and predictability they deserve," said Chairman Roberts. "I thank m… Continue Reading
06.27.18
Hundreds of Leaders Across the Country Applaud the Bipartisan Senate Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the U.S. Senate continues its consideration of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today thanked the diverse group of leaders that have expressed support for the bipartisan Senate Farm Bill. To date, 504 groups representing thousands of agriculture, food, nutrition, hunger, forestry, conservation, rural, business, faith-based, research, and academic interests … Continue Reading
06.26.18
Chairman Roberts to Colleagues: Let’s Get This Farm Bill Done
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate about the chamber's consideration of the 2018 Farm Bill. Click here to watch his remarks. Click here to learn more about the bipartisan Senate 2018 Farm Bill. "The goal, the responsibility, the absolute requirement is to provide farmers, ranchers, growers and everyone within America's agriculture and food value chain certainty… Continue Reading
06.21.18
Roberts Congratulates Chairman Conaway on House Farm Bill Passage
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today made the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass H.R.2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018: "I congratulate Chairman Conaway on successfully navigating his Farm Bill through the House," Roberts said. "I look forward to working with him and his colleagues in conference once the Senate passes our Farm Bill. Our farmers … Continue Reading
06.20.18
Kansas Agriculture Supports Bipartisan Senate Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today received broad support from 30 Kansas stakeholder groups for the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. "As I said in Kansas last year when we began the Farm Bill listening process, 'We start the journey to a successful and timely 2018 Farm Bill in the Heartland, because that is where it matters most - on our farms, ranches, businesses, and city and county hall… Continue Reading
06.13.18
Senate Agriculture Committee Passes Bipartisan Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Delivering on a promise, U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today are pleased to announce the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 was favorably reported out of the Committee with bipartisan support. Click here to watch the meeting. Commonly referred to as the Farm Bill, the bipartisan 5-year legislation encompasses a broad array of agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy. "The Senat… Continue Reading
06.08.18
As Promised, Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Find Common Ground in Bipartisan Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today released the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The Committee will meet to consider the legislation at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time on June 13. Click here to watch live. "When Ranking Member Stabenow and I started this journey in Manhattan, Kansas, last year, we made a commitment to make tough choices and produce a good, bipartisan Farm Bill," said Chairman Roberts. … Continue Reading
06.07.18
Senate Agriculture Committee Leaders Announce Farm Bill Consideration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today announced the Committee will hold a business meeting to consider the 2018 Senate Farm Bill. Legislative text and summaries will be available at ag.senate.gov prior to the meeting. "We are pleased to announce the Senate Agriculture Committee's timely consideration of the 2018 Farm Bill," the Senators said. "It has been more than a year… Continue Reading
05.18.18
Chairman Roberts: America’s Sorghum Producers Can Breathe Easier
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today made the following statement after the People's Republic of China moved to end an anti-dumping and countervailing investigation on U.S. sorghum imports. "America's sorghum producers can breathe a sigh of relief today," Roberts said. "I thank President Trump for listening every time I brought this issue before him at the White House. I look forward to the Adm… Continue Reading
05.10.18
Senate Ag Leaders Introduce Bipartisan Farmer Veteran Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., joined Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today to introduce legislation that expands support for military veterans in agriculture. The Farmer Veteran Opportunity Act of 2018 makes all new veterans eligible for support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The bill also improves access for farmer veterans across eight existing initiatives to make risk management tools mo… Continue Reading
04.26.18
Chairman Roberts Announces Senate Confirmation of Ken Barbic
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today is pleased to announce that Ken Barbic was approved by the U.S. Senate. Upon swearing in, Ken Barbic, of Washington, D.C., will serve as Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Secretary Perdue is one step closer to a full team at the Agriculture Department," Roberts said. "I'm pleased the Senate qu… Continue Reading
04.24.18
Chairman Roberts Welcomes Senator Hyde-Smith to Ag Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today welcomed the Committee's newest member, Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith from Mississippi. "I'm delighted we have another farmer on the Senate Agriculture Committee. I look forward to working with Senator Hyde-Smith as we continue to write the Farm Bill," said Chairman Roberts. "Her firsthand agriculture knowledge and boots-on-the-ground experience are a welcome addition … Continue Reading
04.24.18
On One-Year Anniversary, Chairman Roberts Hears Secretary Perdue’s ‘State of Rural America’ Update
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today held a hearing titled, "The State of Rural America." "Producers in Kansas and all across the country are going through a rough patch in the agricultural economy," Chairman Roberts said. "Over the past five years, prices for many of our major commodities have dropped by over 40 percent. As a result, net farm income is expected to decline by 52 percent." "The … Continue Reading
04.16.18
Roberts, Stabenow Announce ‘State of Rural America’ Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today announced the Committee will hold a hearing titled, "The State of Rural America." Who: The Honorable Sonny Perdue, Secretary, United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018Time: 10:00 a.m.Place: 328A Russell Senate Office Building ***Please note: Press bringing audio/video equipment shou… Continue Reading
04.13.18
Chairman Roberts: “Farmers Want Trade Over Aid”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, appeared on PBS NewsHour to talk about agriculture trade and his meeting with President Trump. Click here to watch the clip. From his post as both Chairman of the Agriculture Committee and as a senior member of the Finance Committee, which has jurisdiction on trade, Roberts has long been outspoken on the benefits of increased access to foreign markets for American fa… Continue Reading
04.12.18
Senate Ag Leaders Commit to Bipartisan Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow, D-Mich., today released the following statement after the House Agriculture Committee released its version of the 2018 Farm Bill. "We continue to be committed to working on a Farm Bill for all farmers and families. With low commodity prices, worsening conditions in farm country, and unmet needs in communities across the country, we need to get this F… Continue Reading
04.05.18
Chairman Roberts Keynotes CFTC Conference
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today keynoted the Protecting America's Agricultural Markets: An Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference. The conference was jointly hosted by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Center for Risk Management Education and Research at Kansas State University. "The Committee has held nearly 30 hearings and business meetings, including a recent … Continue Reading
03.23.18
Roberts Announces Agriculture, Forestry Provisions in Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today is pleased to announce the inclusion of several key provisions beneficial to agriculture in the FY 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act, which extends government funding through Sept. 30. The bill passed the Senate on a 65-32 vote and is awaiting the President's signature. "I'm pleased that Congress reached a bipartisan deal to fund the federal government through the end of the… Continue Reading
03.12.18
Red Tape Officially Cut on Devastating Organic Livestock, Poultry Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Pat Roberts, R-Kan., Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, today praised the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement of a finalized rule that withdraws a controversial regulation that would have revised organic livestock and poultry production standards. The withdrawal is effective May 13, 2018. "It's official - the Obama Administration rule that would have jeopardized the livelihood of organic livestock and poultr… Continue Reading
