Senate Ag Committee Republicans

The world has changed dramatically since the 2018 farm bill. That’s why producers have been calling on senators to put more farm in the farm bill. Today RM @JohnBoozman & his Republican colleagues released a framework to do just that. Read more ⤵️ agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/p…

It was great to see former Senator Pat Roberts for a long-overdue unveiling of his official @SenateAgGOP portrait. I consider myself deeply fortunate to have served with him, and I can think of no one more deserving of having his time as Senate Agriculture chairman recognized.

Arkansas farmer Elizabeth Walker didn’t plan to return to agriculture after college, but she helped build Lucky 13 Farm in Sevier County from the ground up. She exemplifies that farming isn’t just a lifestyle, it’s a calling. “Agriculture is important to me because it's the heartbeat of rural America. It feeds our nation, sustains our rural communities, and gives families like mine the opportunity to build a life rooted in hard work and purpose,” Walker said. In this #YearoftheWomanFarmer, we celebrate Elizabeth and all women bolstering American agriculture.

We worked to secure $21B in disaster assistance, and now @USDA is using the remaining funding to issue a second round of SDRP payments for producers impacted in 2023–2024, raising support from 35% to 70% to deliver more relief as our farmers recover and continue producing, with the deadline extended to Aug. 12, 2026. hoeven.senate.gov/newsroom/press…

Always a privilege to sit down and talk with the Mississippi Cattlemen's Association. We had a candid conversation about the real challenges that producers are navigating right now, both in Mississippi and across the country, and viable paths forward as we continue to work toward a new Farm Bill. As a cattle farmer myself, I have a strong appreciation for the perspective they bring and the work they do to keep the agriculture economy moving forward.

Celebrating National Arbor Day -- plant a tree! 🌳 fs.usda.gov/inside-fs/lead… #ArborDay

ICYMI: the safety net that our ag producers rely on got a big boost through the Working Families @TaxCuts. This support is critical for hardworking farmers in Arkansas.

I’m always glad to have candid conversations with the Trump administration about the challenges our farmers are facing and hear their commitment to fixing them. Today I raised concerns about delays in conservation programs in Mississippi, and Secretary Rollins confirmed that USDA is working to fill critical staffing gaps and streamline the process so producers can get the support they need. Details: hydesmith.senate.gov/hyde-smith-pus…

Proud to meet with @ARCattlemen in Washington. Our ranchers continue to face challenges, including black vulture predation, the Asian Longhorned Tick and ongoing drought. Through the Working Families @TaxCuts, we secured investments to help address these issues and support producers across our state.

"Congressman David Scott was a steadfast advocate and champion for farmers in Georgia and across the country. His leadership helped strengthen the future of American agriculture and his unwavering support for 1890 Land-Grant Institutions leaves a lasting legacy. I valued the friendship he and his wife shared with Cathy and me, and appreciated the opportunity to work alongside him in both the House and the Senate. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all who were touched by his life and service." -Chairman @JohnBoozman

The Working Families @TaxCuts Act modernized the farm safety net to address high input costs and low commodity prices pinching farmers’ bottom lines. With planting season underway, Sen. @ChuckGrassley is working with Chairman @JohnBoozman to get a five-year Farm Bill to the president’s desk and provide more certainty for America’s farmers who feed and fuel the world.

While we work on Farm Bill 2.0, here’s a refresher of the farm bill priorities we already secured and producers are starting to benefit from ⬇️

From a 4-H market lamb project to leading a statewide organization, Liz Wilder’s love for agriculture has come full circle. Today, she raises registered Suffolks and club lambs and serves as Executive Director of the Idaho Wool Growers Association, in addition to running a direct-to-consumer lamb business with her husband in Caldwell, Idaho. Her story is a great example of how engaging in agriculture early can grow into a lifelong role. We celebrate her leadership, advocacy and hard work during the #YearoftheWomanFarmer. 🐑

North Dakota producers will be well served by these new @usdaFSA appointees. They will bring real-world ag experience and a clear understanding of what it takes to support our farming and ranching communities. fsa.usda.gov/news-events/ne…

Grateful to these Arkansans for stepping up to serve on the Arkansas @USDA Farm Service Agency state committee. Their experience and strong understanding of local needs will help ensure farm programs work effectively for producers across our state. ⬇️ fsa.usda.gov/news-events/ne…

Fertilizer costs are rising—and it’s putting pressure on farmers. @SenateAgGOP @JohnBoozman tells @BRNAgNews_Carah that more ad-hoc assistance is needed to help producers get through this growing season. #AgNews #Farming #Fertilizer #FarmPolicy

Met w Iowa Cattlemen’s Association to discuss Conservation Reserve Program changes and the farm bill

President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts prevented 2 million family farms from facing the death tax, raised the exemption level, and made it permanent. #TaxDay

🚨 USDA is investing $275 MILLION for the specialty crop industry in the U.S! Here's how much funding is increasing for specialty crop programs thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts ⬇️ 🔸Specialty Crop Research Initiative: $80M ➡️ $175M per year (more than double!) 🔸Specialty Crop Block Grant Program and the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program: $85M ➡️ $100.9M per year starting in FY2026 🔗 usda.gov/about-usda/new…

🗓️Enrollment for the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program ends Friday. Submit your application to your local FSA office. fsa.usda.gov/resources/inco…

In recognition of the #YearoftheWomanFarmer we’re celebrating some of the women shaping agriculture. Meet Glades County, Florida sugar cane producer Ardis Hammock.   Raised by a WWII veteran who built a life in farming, she learned the value of hard work early on. That resilience continues today as an owner and operator of Frierson Farms. Ardis has weathered hurricanes, shaped policy conversations and continues to be a strong advocate for sugarcane farmers. She’s passing that passion on to her children and grandchildren.