Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement.  “Our hearts go out to Congressman and former Chairman David Scott’s wife Alfredia, family, friends and staff. He was a strong voice for Georgia’s farmers, hungry veterans and young people – who he helped shape into the… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at a full committee hearing titled “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman.… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following closing statement at a full committee hearing titled “For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Michael S. Selig, Chairman, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.” Watch the full hearing here. [As prepared for delivery.] Thank you, Mr. Chairman,… Read more »

Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s budget request for fiscal year 2027, which cuts the U.S. Department of Agriculture budget by $5 billion (19 percent).  “Now more than ever, farmers need our support. Their markets have been… Read more »

In a letter led by Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), members of the House Agriculture Committee urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take immediate steps to stabilize fertilizer prices amid severe global supply disruptions stemming from President Trump’s war with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.  The letter… 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) 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 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 »