Articles Tagged with ''Debbie Stabenow''

Lawmakers have reached agreement on new assistance for cotton and dairy producers, potentially clearing the way for House and Senate Agriculture committees to begin moving a new farm bill by spring.

From international trade uncertainty to regulatory hurdles and a new farm bill, American agriculture faces numerous challenges and opportunities.

Senators will open the new year welcoming two new Democratic colleagues and facing some major unfinished business, including a House-passed disaster bill that includes new assistance for cotton and dairy producers.

Responding to questions from Senate Ag Committee Democrats, President Trump's nominee to be USDA's top lawyer denied politics played a role in the reassignment of high-level department employees.

Prospects this week for passing farm bill fixes sought by cotton and dairy producers dimmed as House Republicans wrangled over a disaster aid bill, and a top Senate Democrat raised objections to the agriculture measures.

The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the nomination of Stephen Vaden to become USDA’s general counsel, but he could face stiffer Democratic opposition on the Senate floor after the panel's top Democrat raised new concerns about the reassignment of career personnel in the department.