Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Craig (MN-02) released the below statement, following the decision by the Republican majority to ban the U.S. House of Representatives from voting to overturn President Trump’s tariffs, which have created an economic crisis in farm country and rising costs across America. “Rural America is hurting. Farm bankruptcies… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a  full committee hearing titled “An Examination of the State of the Specialty Crop Industry.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] I want to thank the Chairman for holding this hearing today. I also want to… Read more »

Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) led fellow Agriculture Committee Democrats on a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins expressing deep concern regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) planned reorganization.  The letter comes after Secretary Rollins announced a dramatic reorganization of the USDA… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement.  “President Trump must end his war on workers. Using national security concerns as an excuse to cancel union contacts for thousands of workers at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Food Safety and Inspection Service is textbook union-busting and is… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement after President Trump announced sweeping new import taxes that will be paid by American consumers and companies as part of his worldwide trade war. “Despite promising to lower costs for American families, President Trump’s chaotic tariff policy has made life more expensive.… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ planned reorganization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “The planned reorganization announced by the Agriculture Secretary without notice or input from Congress or key stakeholders and constituencies demonstrates… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled “An Examination of the Implications of Proposition 12.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Good morning.  I am proud to say that Minnesota ranks second in the country for hog… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled “Past Breakthroughs and Future Innovations in Crop Production.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. American farms are among the most productive on earth, enabling… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing markup of H.R. 4550, the United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025. Watch the full markup here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am pleased to be here to support the U.S. Grain… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing titled “Past Breakthroughs and Future Innovations in Crop Production.” Watch the full hearing here. Throughout this hearing, we have heard about innovations that are primed to come to market and how farmers use the tools… Read more »