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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Wednesday, January 01, 2025
Over 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives are raising concerns about bottlenecks, delays and increasing fees at U.S. ports and the ability for agricultural exports to be competitive.
Georgia Rep. David Scott is one step away from becoming the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee. The Democratic Steering and Policy Committee on Tuesday night selected Scott over California Rep. Jim Costa by a vote of 32-19.
Georgia Democrat David Scott cleared a major hurdle to becoming the next chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, installing new leadership for the committee as it prepares to begin work on a new farm bill.
Democratic Reps. David Scott of Georgia and Jim Costa of California have made it official: They’re seeking the chairmanship of the House Agriculture Committee.