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House Agriculture Subcommittee Hearing on the 2023 Farm Bill

Original title: PRODUCER PERSPECTIVES ON THE 2023 FARM BILL

January 1, 2023

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The Frame

What this does

The testimony provided by these industry groups informs the legislative drafting of the 2023 , which determines federal funding, crop insurance, and risk management programs for American farmers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Agricultural Producers

The Farm Bill determines federal support, insurance, and credit programs that impact the financial operations of these producers.

Commodity Organizations

These groups advocate for specific policy provisions in the Farm Bill that affect their respective industries.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript record of a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing held on April 26, 2023. The hearing focused on gathering testimony from various agricultural industry leaders regarding their priorities and perspectives for the upcoming 2023 .

Key Facts

  • The hearing was held on April 26, 2023, by the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
  • The purpose was to receive testimony from agricultural producers regarding the 2023 Farm Bill.
  • Ten witnesses representing various commodity groups (corn, cotton, peas/lentils, rice, canola, soybeans, sugar, wheat, sorghum, and peanuts) provided testimony.
  • Each witness submitted a prepared statement and responded to follow-up questions for the record.
  • The hearing is recorded as Serial No. 118-8 of the 118th Congress.

Why It Matters

The testimony provided by these industry groups informs the legislative drafting of the 2023 , which determines federal funding, crop insurance, and risk management programs for American farmers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing allowed members of Congress to hear directly from agricultural industry representatives about their needs and priorities for the 2023 .
Who testified at this hearing?
Representatives from major agricultural commodity organizations, including those for corn, cotton, rice, soybeans, wheat, and others, provided testimony.

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Discoveries

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Broad Industry Consultation

The hearing demonstrates a wide-reaching effort to include diverse commodity groups in the early stages of the 2023 Farm Bill development.

National Corn Growers AssociationNational Cotton CouncilUSA RiceAmerican Soybean Association

Connected Entities

personCraig Meeker“Chairman, National Sorghum Producers”Map →
personShontel M. Brown“Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee”Map →
personPatrick A. J.D. Frischhertz“General Manager, St. Louis Planting, Inc.”Map →
personTom Haag“President, National Corn Growers Association”Map →
personAndrew Moore“President, U.S. Canola Association”Map →
personGlenn Thompson“Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture”Map →
personBrent Cheyne“President, National Association of Wheat Growers”Map →
personShawn Holladay“Chairman, National Cotton Council”Map →
personDaniel T. McMillan“Producer, Southern Grace Farms”Map →
personKirk Satterfield“Chairman, USA Rice”Map →
personAustin Scott“Chairman of the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and C”Map →
personDaryl Cates“President, American Soybean Association”Map →
personAaron Flansburg“Chairman, USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council”Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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