Thursday, May 12, 2022 – 10:00 AM ET Hybrid Hearing – 1300 Longworth and via Zoom Full Committee on Agriculture RE: “Changing Market Roles: The FTX Proposal and Trends in New Clearinghouse Models” A live stream of the hearing will be available on YouTube. All additional information on this hearing can be found here. **NOTE: **House Office Buildings are closed to the… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning and welcome to another important hearing, which is a continuation of our work to review the 2018 Farm Bill and… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott of Georgia and Ranking Member Glenn "GT" Thompson of Pennsylvania released the following statements following USDA and USAID’s decision to withdraw funds from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (BEHT). “I am heartened to hear that the Biden Administration will make the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “An Examination of Price Discrepancies, Transparency, and Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning. I’d like to thank our House Agriculture Committee members for joining us and our witnesses… Read more »

WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott released the following statement announcing the participation of the CEOs of Cargill, Tyson Foods, JBS, and National Beef Packing for the House Agriculture Committee’s upcoming hearing on cattle markets:  “I am pleased to announce that the Chief Executive… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement after today's Farm Bill Hearing on Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America:  “I would like to thank both panels of witnesses for their testimony today and their input on these important farm bill programs.  Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small provided important… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Energy — Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning and welcome to another important hearing in our work to review the 2018 Farm Bill and prepare for the 2023 Farm… Read more »

Public Hybrid Hearing RE: "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Energy — Renewable Energy Opportunities in Rural America" Tuesday, April 5, 2022 10:00 a.m. WITNESS LIST PANEL 1 The Honorable Xochitl Torres Small, Under Secretary for Rural Development, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC Accompanied by Dr. Karama Neal, Administrator, USDA… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott delivered the following statement following the State of the CFTC Hearing:  “Today’s hearing with CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam was a very productive and insightful look at the work that CFTC does to provide safety and consistency in our markets, which are vital to the continued success of our farmers, ranchers, and… Read more »

WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Chairman David Scott of Georgia delivered the following statement at today's hearing “State of the CFTC” [As prepared for delivery] Good morning and welcome to today’s hearing as we get an important update on the state of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission from Chairman Rostin Behnam. For those of you watching at… Read more »