Tag: Farm Bill

US Congressman Kelly Armstrong discusses Farm Bill 

US Congressman Kelly Armstrong of North Dakota recently shared his outlook and what he’s been hearing in Washington about the progress of the new farm bill.  One of the biggest issues Armstrong says that he continues to see is talks around the Migrant Worker Wage Increase.  Armstrong also discussed challenges he’s seen trying to get…
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August 29, 2023 0

House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson discusses Farm Bill and listening sessions 

US House Ag Committee Chair Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania was at Farmfest in Redwood for a listening session. Before the session he was able to give an update on the latest farm bill they’re trying to pass in the House of Representatives.  Thompson said that a draft is being worked on during this current recess. …
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August 2, 2023 0

American Sugarbeet Growers Association VP Talks Upcoming Farm Bill

Washington, D.C. — With thin margins between Democrats and Republican in the United State House of Representatives and Senate, what does that mean for the upcoming farm bill? Neil Rockstad of Ada, Vice President of the American Sugarbeet Growers Association, has been visiting with legislators this week as part of the ASGA’s Annual Meeting. He…
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January 31, 2023 0

Farm Bill Discussions Highlight Minnesota FarmFest

Redwood County, MN — Minnesota Farm Fest, which features three days of ag exhibitors, demonstrations, and forums and conversations about ag issues, wraps up today in Redwood County. A big part of the conversation during the farm forums has been the Farm Bill, which will be up for debate in the next legislative session. Rob…
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August 4, 2022 0