Ranking Member @SenAmyKlobuchar and 19 colleagues are raising serious concerns to the U.S. Department of Agriculture about the announced reorganization of the Food Safety and Inspection Service.
https://t.co/VYSw6ZM65E
I spoke with the National Grain and Feed Association about the “perfect storm of ugly” our farmers are facing with rising costs.
We’re working to bring costs down and to help rural America thrive.
Happy International Year of the Woman Farmer!
I partnered with @SenatorFischer to introduce a resolution — which passed with the support of every member of the Senate — to celebrate the designation of this year, a testament to the critical role women play in agriculture.
Watch Ranking Member Klobuchar’s opening remarks on the potential impact of the reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service on firefighting capabilities:
Ranking Member @SenAmyKlobuchar and 23 colleagues are raising serious concerns to the U.S. Department of Agriculture about the reorganization of the Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area.
https://t.co/XUVjNNOSMH
Tune into today’s Senate Agriculture Committee hearing on fertilizer supply and affordability, as farmers face higher costs due to consolidation in the fertilizer market, the administration’s tariffs, and war in Iran — at 3pm ET today.
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Farmers are in peak planting season, but with fertilizer and fuel supplies impacted by the war in Iran experts say "the immediate impacts could have ripple effects in the supply chain for months to come that could ultimately impact consumers."
https://t.co/wPjpV4RgOb
At the National Fallen Firefighters Congressional Flag Ceremony, I honored Minnesotan Isabella Oscarson, who will be added to the memorial this year.
She tragically died assisting with a U.S. Forest Service prescribed fire in Idaho last year. Forever grateful for her service.
The President wants to slash resources for rural small towns, jeopardize agricultural research, and eliminate food aid produced by American farmers.
This is the complete opposite of what we need right now.
The work I do to protect and improve federal nutrition programs is driven by the folks back home in New Mexico who fight tirelessly to end hunger in our communities every day. To these advocates in New Mexico and across the country – thank you for informing the work I do.
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Farmers are being hit with higher fertilizer and fuel prices, increasing input costs right as planting season begins.
That’s why I lead bipartisan legislation to bring transparency to the fertilizer market and increase domestic production.
https://t.co/1MpWYKJtC2
I called on the administration to make E15 available to drivers this summer.
This is a good start, but it should only be the beginning.
To permanently lower fuel costs, we must pass my bipartisan bill to allow year-round E15.
I called for the Administration to allow year-round E15 to bring down prices and support our farmers.
This is an important step to provide some relief, as consumers and farmers are facing higher costs due to the war in Iran.
Every cent saved at the pump helps.
Minnesota farmers—and farmers nationwide—deserve reliable supply chains and less reliance on foreign imports. That's why I introduced the bipartisan Homegrown Fertilizer Act to bolster domestic fertilizer production and strengthen American agriculture.
Fertilizer supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are threatening American agriculture right as farmers gear up for spring planting. Skyrocketing costs & potential shortages will hit family farms hard—raising food prices for all Americans.
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The war in Iran is disrupting fertilizer shipments, driving up costs for our farmers, and threatening higher food prices for American families. We must protect our food supply chain and support our growers—before grocery bills hit Americans even harder.
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Happy National Ag Week! Minnesota's farmers and ranchers are the backbone of our rural communities. Thank you for all you do to feed our nation and the world.