Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement.  “Our hearts go out to Congressman and former Chairman David Scott’s wife Alfredia, family, friends and staff. He was a strong voice for Georgia’s farmers, hungry veterans and young people – who he helped shape into the… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman.… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing titled “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman,… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s budget request for fiscal year 2027, which cuts the U.S. Department of Agriculture budget by $5 billion (19 percent).  “Now more than ever, farmers need our support. Their markets have been… Read more »

In a letter led by Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), members of the House Agriculture Committee urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take immediate steps to stabilize fertilizer prices amid severe global supply disruptions stemming from President Trump’s war with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.  The letter… Read more »

House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) led a bicameral letter with Senate Banking Committee Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA-43) to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the bipartisan Fertilizer Transparency Act. “President Trump’s tariffs and war with Iran have increased fertilizer costs even as farmers lose markets and commodity prices remain low, putting farmers in an impossible position. We need better insight into fertilizer markets to ensure farmers are… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following the Trump administration’s announcement of an emergency waiver for the sale of summer E15.  “While a temporary waiver for the summer sale of E15 is welcome news and will bolster domestic markets for corn and sorghum farmers and hopefully… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following Trump administration cuts to the Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (LCMAP). “Once again, the Trump administration has turned its back on America’s farmers. Instead of focusing on lowering input costs for farm families by ending Trump’s… Read more »

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) and fellow Agriculture Committee member Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution designating March 21 as “National Women in Agriculture Day.” Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Joni… Read more »