Celebrating National Agriculture Day
By Rep. Brad Finstad (MN-01)
Today is National Agriculture Day – when we celebrate all of the hard-working men and women across the agricultural community whose labor has blessed us with the highest quality, lowest cost food supply in the history of the world.
With the planting season around the corner, farmers across the country are… Read more »
Working with the Trump administration to combat bird flu and lower egg prices
By Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04)
As of Thursday February 27th, more than 166 million chickens and turkeys in the United States have been affected by High Path Avian Influenza (HPAI), a highly contagious and deadly disease that impacts poultry, cattle, and can even spread to humans. In my home state of Iowa… Read more »
Holding Mexico Accountable for Texas Farmers
By Representative Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)
Under the 1944 Water Treaty, the United States and Mexico agreed to share the waters of the Rio Grande River.
In turn, Mexico is obligated to deliver 350,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S. annually. This delivery is vital to irrigation, farming, and municipal use in the Rio Grande… Read more »
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) congratulated U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins on her confirmation.
“Senate confirmation of Brooke Rollins as Secretary of Agriculture is great news for America’s farmers and ranchers,” said Chairman LaMalfa. “The Trump Administration will place rural America’s priorities first and provide our… Read more »
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement in response to reports that a supplemental spending deal would not include economic assistance for farmers or address California’s Proposition 12.
“At a time when the American agriculture industry needs our support, Congress has let them down,” said Chairman Newhouse. “This… Read more »
We Need a Farm Bill Signed Into Law Before 2025
By Rep. Randy Feenstra (IA-04)
Over the last few years, the agriculture economy has taken a turn for the worse. Commodity prices have fallen below producers’ break-even points, our agricultural trade deficit has eclipsed $43 billion, farm debt stands at a record $540 billion, and inflation combined with high interest rates continue to… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the Western Caucus Foundation hosted a Field Tour and Policy Forum in Boise, Idaho, with five Congressional Western Caucus Members, two Senate Western Caucus Members, congressional staff, and stakeholders in attendance. Congressional Western Caucus Members attending included Western Caucus Executive Vice Chair Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Vice Chair Michelle… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement following passage of his legislation, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act. The House of Representatives approved the legislation by a bipartisan vote of 269-149.
“Today, the United States took a stand against one of our greatest foreign… Read more »
The Case for Rural Healthcare
By Rep. Greg Lopez (CO-04)
In rural America, and especially out West, there is a concerning lack of hospitals, doctors, and medical care of any kind. Despite advances in technology and the U.S.’ growing population, access to life saving in-person care is only decreasing in much of rural America. Unfortunately, life expectancy has also… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Chairman Dan Newhouse (WA-04) introduced a resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late Patrick Gottsch, the founder and former President of Rural Media Group, Inc.
“For decades, Patrick brought a visionary perspective to informing rural America and recognized the importance of amplifying the voices of farmers and ranchers across the country,” said… Read more »
