WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott  issued the following statement and condolences following the passing of Congressman Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota: “I was saddened to hear of the loss of one of our Agriculture Committee family this week with the passing of Congressman Jim Hagedorn of Minnesota. Jim’s service on the Agriculture Committee spoke to… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chairwoman Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "Review of the Office of the Inspector General Report on ‘USDA Oversight of Civil Rights Complaints’" [As prepared for delivery] Thank you to the Inspector General, accompanied by the Assistant… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott  issued the following statement on today's announcement regarding membership of the newly formed Equity Commission by USDA. "I welcome today’s announcement by Secretary Vilsack of the new members of the USDA Equity Commission and its Subcommittee on Agriculture, and I… Read more »

Tuesday, February 15, 2022 – 12:00 PM ET Virtual Hearing Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations RE: “Review of the Office of the Inspector General Report on ‘USDA Oversight of Civil Rights Complaints’” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this event can be found here. Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chair Cheri Bustos delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “A Hearing to Review Farm Policy with Undersecretary Robert Bonnie.” [As prepared for delivery] Today’s hearing to review farm policy with USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Chair Jim Costa delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled “Sustainability in the Livestock Sector: Environmental Gain and Economic Viability” [As prepared for delivery] Good Morning. Thank you to our witnesses, Ranking Member Johnson, and the members of the subcommittee… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee Chair Abigail Spanberger delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs”. [As prepared for delivery] Good morning — and welcome to today’s hearing to update members on the status and operation of NRCS and FSA conservation programs. We are here today to examine… Read more »

Public Virtual Hearing RE: "A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs" Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10:00 a.m. WITNESS LIST Mr. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator, Farm Service Agency, Washington, D.C Mr. Terry Cosby, Chief, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Washington, D.C. A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott announced the following promotions for the Democratic staff of the House Agriculture Committee: Emily Pliscott will serve as a Policy Analyst. She previously served as Dairy Policy Assistant. Pliscott earned her M.S. in Agricultural and Applied Economics at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Prior to joining the… Read more »

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 – 10:00 AM ET Virtual Hearing – via Zoom Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry RE: “A 2022 Review of Farm Bill Conservation Programs” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this hearing can be found here. Thursday, February 3, 2022 – 10:00 AM ET Virtual Hearing -- via… Read more »