“I look forward to working with each of these talented Subcommittee Chairs,” said Peterson. “They bring a range of experiences and strengths to their work, and each is focused on how the work of their Subcommittee can further our efforts to bring practical solutions to the people we serve.”

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., today announced the Democratic members and leadership for the Agriculture Committee’s six Subcommittees. Peterson will serve as an ex officio member of all Subcommittees.

WASHINGTON – The House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management today held a hearing to review implementation of the position limits provision within the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

WASHINGTON - On July 22, 2010, House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chairman Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, held a hearing to review current issues facing the U.S. crop insurance industry.

WASHINGTON - On June 24, 2010, House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chairman Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, held a hearing to review U.S. farm safety net programs in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill. The hearing was the second held by the General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee reviewing the existing commodity programs and looking ahead to the next Farm Bill.

WASHINGTON - On June 17, 2010, House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Chairman Leonard Boswell, D-Iowa, held the Subcommittee’s first hearing to review U.S. farm safety net programs in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill.

WASHINGTON - On April 22, 2010, Congressman Leonard Boswell of Iowa, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee's Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held a hearing to review two proposals received by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to create exchanges that would trade derivatives based on box office receipts.

WASHINGTON - On March 3, 2010, Congressman Leonard L. Boswell, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, held a hearing to review the implementation of changes to the Commodity Exchange Act contained in the 2008 Farm Bill.

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 General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing to review reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). Congressman Bob Etheridge of North Carolina is Chairman of the Subcommittee. “The futures… 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 General Farm Commodities and Risk Management held a hearing to review the trading of energy-based derivatives. Congressman Bob Etheridge of North Carolina is Chairman of the Subcommittee. “The trading of… Read more »