Senate Ag, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee Dems

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.

Since last summer, 2.5 million Americans are now without SNAP, making it harder for families to put food on the table. minnesotareformer.com/2026/04/08/rep…

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. sourcenm.com/briefs/nm-u-s-…

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. brownfieldagnews.com/news/not-as-lo…

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.   bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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. nbcnews.com/business/consu…

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.

Farmers want trade, not aid. Hear it from @SenatorSlotkin:

The war in Iran is slamming American farmers with skyrocketing fertilizer and diesel costs as spring planting starts. Our farmers were already dealing with multi-year losses and crushing input prices. This conflict adds unnecessary pain to family farms struggling to stay afloat.

.@SenatorLujan is right: taking away food assistance programs hurts hungry families and farmers across America.

Moms like Shannon are struggling to make ends meet. Food banks across the country are stepping up to help families who are facing rising household costs to keep food on the table.

Farmers have been battling increased input costs because of tariffs - and now a conflict in the Middle East is threatening to drive up costs even further.    Key inputs are already near-historic highs relative to corn prices.   rfdtv.com/fertilizer-mar…

Great speaking with committed anti-hunger advocates from across the country.   Huge thanks to these frontline heroes for their relentless dedication to feeding families in need.

America’s agricultural leaders are clear: No more tariffs that increase costs and create chaos for our farmers. farmanddairy.com/news/farm-grou…

Farmers are tired of waiting for year-round E-15. It’s time for Congress to deliver. brownfieldagnews.com/news/farmer-fr…

As co-chair of the Senate Future Farmers of America Caucus, I’m proud to support @NationalFFA and the over 15,000 Minnesota FFA members who will lead the next generation in agriculture.