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 »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at the full committee markup of the Republicans' partisan farm bill. Watch the second day of the markup here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I came into this Congress with the sincere hope that we could get a five-year,… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup of the Republicans' partisan farm bill. Watch the full markup here. Mr. Chairman, before I begin my formal remarks, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge the unfortunate and tragic loss this committee and its… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) and Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) issued the following statement in support of American agricultural youth organizations: “Today, as National FFA Week comes to a close, it is important to recognize the critical role that youth organizations such as FFA play in developing the next generation… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to block President Trump from using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs.   “Tariffs have wreaked havoc on the American economy by driving up the price… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement in response to the unveiling of the Republican majority’s partisan farm bill text.  “Our review of the legislative text is ongoing. Based on what I know, the Republican farm bill fails to meet the moment facing farmers and… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the below statement following a vote to end Trump’s tariffs on Canada, which House Republicans have for months blocked in their support of the president’s trade war which has increased costs on hardworking Americans and family farmers. Last month, Ranking Member Craig and fellow… Read more »