Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.govJames Ryder (202) 225-0020James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson issued the following statement recognizing National Hunger Awareness Day: “Today, we recognize National Hunger Awareness Day… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.govJames Ryder (202) 225-0020James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Crop Disaster Program The legislation provides crop production loss assistance in a manner similar to previous disaster programs for quantity losses occurring from natural disasters and related conditions that occurred… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.govJames Ryder (202) 225-0020James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Despite stiff opposition from President Bush, the U.S. House of Representatives has prevailed to pass a supplemental appropriations bill that includes about $3 billion for agriculture disaster assistance that will provide needed relief to… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.gov James Ryder (202) 225-0020 James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research approved proposals for the Farm Bill titles under their jurisdiction. The Subcommittee considered discussion drafts outlining each title and approved several amendments by voice… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.gov James Ryder (202) 225-0020 James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Today, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, along with Ranking Member Bob Goodlatte and other members of the Committee, held a press conference to outline the first steps in the development of the 2007 Farm Bill. The Agriculture Committee will… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.govJames Ryder (202) 225-0020James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Today, the House Agriculture Committee approved three measures regarding farm-based renewable energy, eminent domain, and hunger relief efforts. H. Con. Res 25, H.R. 926, and H. Res. 79 were all passed by voice vote and were ordered… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.govJames Ryder (202) 225-0020James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Today, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Horticulture and Organic Agriculture, held a hearing to review the industry response to food safety concerns of fresh and fresh-cut produce. Congressman Dennis Cardoza of California is the… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.gov James Ryder (202) 225-0020 James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Today, Congressman Bob Etheridge, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held a hearing to review the Federal Crop Insurance Program. The Subcommittee heard from producer representatives who… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.gov James Ryder (202) 225-0020 James.Ryder@mail.house.gov The U.S. House of Representatives sent a bipartisan message to President Bush last night - we must provide disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers who are struggling to recover from weather related damage in recent years. Following President BushÆs veto of… Read more »

Liz Friedlander (202) 225-1564 Liz.Friedlander@mail.house.gov James Ryder (202) 225-0020 James.Ryder@mail.house.gov Yesterday, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Specialty Crops, Rural Development, and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing to review food aid and agriculture trade programs operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Agency for International… Read more »