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June 28, 2019
Rubio Joins Perdue, Colleagues on Bipartisan Effort to Ease Burdens on Agricultural Trucking
Marco Rubio, ...
June 14, 2019
Harder Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce Bill to Incentivze Careers in Farming
Lee Zeldin, ...
June 13, 2019
Reps. Zeldin, Courtney, Thompson, Harder Introduce Bipartisan Young Farmer Success Act
Lee Zeldin
June 12, 2019
Reps. Courtney, Thompson, Harder, Zeldin, And Delgado Introduce Bipartisan Young Farmers Success Act
Lee Zeldin, ...
June 11, 2019
Tweet - "On my way to Iowa - just heard nearly 1,000 agriculture groups signed a letter urging Congress to approve the USMCA. Our Patriot Farmers & rural America have spoken! Now Congress must do its job & support these great men and women by passing the bipartisan USMCA Trade Agreement!"
Pres. Donald Trump
May 21, 2019
Rep. Zeldin Blasts NY's ASMFC Delegates for Failure to Deliver for NY Fishermen
Lee Zeldin
May 19, 2019
Tweet - "Starting Monday, our great Farmers can begin doing business again with Mexico and Canada. They have both taken the tariff penalties off of your great agricultural product. Please be sure that you are treated fairly. Any complaints should immediately go to @SecretarySonny Perdue!"
Pres. Donald Trump
May 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Purdue - Welch Rallies Bipartisan Push for Increased Support for Dairy Farmers Reeling from Effects of Trump Trade War
Sean Duffy, ...
May 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Harder Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Local Farmers from China Tariffs
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "Our great Patriot Farmers will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of what is happening now. Hopefully China will do us the honor of continuing to buy our great farm product, the best, but if not your Country will be making up the difference based on a very high China buy......"
Pres. Donald Trump
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Talks with China continue in a very congenial manner - there is absolutely no need to rush - as Tariffs are NOW being paid to the United States by China of 25% on 250 Billion Dollars worth of goods & products. These massive payments go directly to the Treasury of the U.S...."
Pres. Donald Trump
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Your all time favorite President got tired of waiting for China to help out and start buying from our FARMERS, the greatest anywhere in the World!"
Pres. Donald Trump
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "....If we bought 15 Billion Dollars of Agriculture from our Farmers, far more than China buys now, we would have more than 85 Billion Dollars left over for new Infrastructure, Healthcare, or anything else. China would greatly slow down, and we would automatically speed up!"
Pres. Donald Trump
May 1, 2019
Rubio Joins Sasse, Colleagues in Reintroducing Livestock Haulers Legislation
Marco Rubio, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Fortenberry - Rep. Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country
Sean Duffy, ...
April 3, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Collins, Hearing on Immigration in Agriculture
Doug Collins
April 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, USDA - Back Away from Detrimental Changes to SNAP Work Requirements
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
April 2, 2019
Letter to Chairman Price and Ranking Member Diaz-Balart - Rep. Spanberger Stands Up for Central Virginia Livestock Producers, Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ease Trucking Regulations on Haulers
John Ratcliffe, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to Secretary Perdue - Reps. Peterson, Thompson Push Usda on Farm Bill Dairy Program Implementation
Sean Duffy, ...
March 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, USDA - Provide Agricultural Producers with Relief Beyond Standard Disaster Programs
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
March 14, 2019
Duffy Leads Effort to Clarify Milk Definition
Sean Duffy
March 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement
Sean Duffy, ...
March 1, 2019
Tweet - "I have asked China to immediately remove all Tariffs on our agricultural products (including beef, pork, etc.) based on the fact that we are moving along nicely with Trade discussions...."
Pres. Donald Trump
Feb. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross - Carter Secures Protection for Tomato Growers Against Unfair Trade Practice
Marco Rubio, ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Remarks by President Trump at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 100th Annual Convention | New Orleans, Louisiana
Pres. Donald Trump
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Rubio Urges Governor DeSantis To Quickly Disburse Citrus Funding To Restore Confidence In Florida's Signature Crop
Marco Rubio
Jan. 3, 2019
Buchanan, Rubio Introduce Bill to Combat Unfair Trade Practices Hurting Florida Farmers
Marco Rubio, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Remarks by President Trump at Signing of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pres. Donald Trump
Dec. 20, 2018
Statement by the President
Pres. Donald Trump
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Sasse Urges Department of Agriculture to Promote SNAP Work Requirements
Marco Rubio, ...
Dec. 17, 2018
Tweet - "Today I am making good on my promise to defend our Farmers & Ranchers from unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. I have authorized Secretary Perdue to implement the 2nd round of Market Facilitation Payments. Our economy is stronger than ever--we stand with our Farmers!"
Pres. Donald Trump
Dec. 16, 2018
Remarks by President Trump at Congressional Ball
Pres. Donald Trump
Dec. 11, 2018
Rubio Statement on Senate Farm Bill Vote
Marco Rubio
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Farmers will be a a very BIG and FAST beneficiary of our deal with China. They intend to start purchasing agricultural product immediately. We make the finest and cleanest product in the World, and that is what China wants. Farmers, I LOVE YOU!"
Pres. Donald Trump
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senator Jones Leads Bipartisan Call for Additional Funds for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Marco Rubio, ...
Oct. 30, 2018
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rubio, Colleagues Invite USDA Officials To Tour Agricultural Damage In Florida Panhandle Following Hurricane Michael
Marco Rubio, ...
Oct. 27, 2018
Remarks by President Trump at the 91st Annual Future Farmers of America Convention and Expo
Pres. Donald Trump
Oct. 9, 2018
Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure
Pres. Donald Trump
Oct. 9, 2018
Burgum Supports Trump Administration's Directive to Allow E15 Sales Year-Round
Doug Burgum
Oct. 9, 2018
Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure
Pres. Donald Trump
Sept. 26, 2018
Senators Take Aim at Unfair Trade Practices Hurting Florida Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Marco Rubio, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Undersecretary of Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service - Hawaii Congressional Delegation Urges USDA to Release Federal Funding to Hawaii Farmers Affected by Natural Disasters
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
Sept. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Hon. Michael K. Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and the Hon. Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Push to Support Local Market Opportunities in Farm Bill
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
Sept. 5, 2018
Congressman Sean Duffy Stands up For Wisconsin Farmers in Farm Bill Conference Meeting
Sean Duffy
Sept. 5, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Economy is booming with help of House and Senate GOP. #FarmBill with SNAP work requirements will bolster farmers and get America back to work. Pass the Farm Bill with SNAP work requirements!"
Pres. Donald Trump
Aug. 27, 2018
Letter to Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member, Representative Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Representative Collin Peterson, Ranking Member - Environmental Concerns in Farm Bill
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
Aug. 22, 2018
Tweet - "I have asked Secretary of State @SecPompeo to closely study the South Africa land and farm seizures and expropriations and the large scale killing of farmers. "South African Government is now seizing land from white farmers." @TuckerCarlson @FoxNews"
Pres. Donald Trump
Aug. 2, 2018
Tweet - "When the House and Senate meet on the very important Farm Bill -- we love our farmers - hopefully they will be able to leave the WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STAMPS PROVISION that the House approved. Senate should go to 51 votes!"
Pres. Donald Trump
July 25, 2018
Tweet - "China is targeting our farmers, who they know I love & respect, as a way of getting me to continue allowing them to take advantage of the U.S. They are being vicious in what will be their failed attempt. We were being nice - until now! China made $517 Billion on us last year."
Pres. Donald Trump
Date
Title
Politician
June 28, 2019
Rubio Joins Perdue, Colleagues on Bipartisan Effort to Ease Burdens on Agricultural Trucking
Marco Rubio, ...
June 14, 2019
Harder Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Introduce Bill to Incentivze Careers in Farming
Lee Zeldin, ...
June 13, 2019
Reps. Zeldin, Courtney, Thompson, Harder Introduce Bipartisan Young Farmer Success Act
Lee Zeldin
June 12, 2019
Reps. Courtney, Thompson, Harder, Zeldin, And Delgado Introduce Bipartisan Young Farmers Success Act
Lee Zeldin, ...
June 11, 2019
Tweet - "On my way to Iowa - just heard nearly 1,000 agriculture groups signed a letter urging Congress to approve the USMCA. Our Patriot Farmers & rural America have spoken! Now Congress must do its job & support these great men and women by passing the bipartisan USMCA Trade Agreement!"
Pres.Donald Trump
May 21, 2019
Rep. Zeldin Blasts NY's ASMFC Delegates for Failure to Deliver for NY Fishermen
Lee Zeldin
May 19, 2019
Tweet - "Starting Monday, our great Farmers can begin doing business again with Mexico and Canada. They have both taken the tariff penalties off of your great agricultural product. Please be sure that you are treated fairly. Any complaints should immediately go to @SecretarySonny Perdue!"
Pres.Donald Trump
May 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Purdue - Welch Rallies Bipartisan Push for Increased Support for Dairy Farmers Reeling from Effects of Trump Trade War
Sean Duffy, ...
May 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Harder Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Local Farmers from China Tariffs
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
May 14, 2019
Tweet - "Our great Patriot Farmers will be one of the biggest beneficiaries of what is happening now. Hopefully China will do us the honor of continuing to buy our great farm product, the best, but if not your Country will be making up the difference based on a very high China buy......"
Pres.Donald Trump
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Talks with China continue in a very congenial manner - there is absolutely no need to rush - as Tariffs are NOW being paid to the United States by China of 25% on 250 Billion Dollars worth of goods & products. These massive payments go directly to the Treasury of the U.S...."
Pres.Donald Trump
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Your all time favorite President got tired of waiting for China to help out and start buying from our FARMERS, the greatest anywhere in the World!"
Pres.Donald Trump
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "....If we bought 15 Billion Dollars of Agriculture from our Farmers, far more than China buys now, we would have more than 85 Billion Dollars left over for new Infrastructure, Healthcare, or anything else. China would greatly slow down, and we would automatically speed up!"
Pres.Donald Trump
May 1, 2019
Rubio Joins Sasse, Colleagues in Reintroducing Livestock Haulers Legislation
Marco Rubio, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to Chairman Bishop and Ranking Member Fortenberry - Rep. Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country
Sean Duffy, ...
April 3, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Collins, Hearing on Immigration in Agriculture
Doug Collins
April 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, USDA - Back Away from Detrimental Changes to SNAP Work Requirements
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
April 2, 2019
Letter to Chairman Price and Ranking Member Diaz-Balart - Rep. Spanberger Stands Up for Central Virginia Livestock Producers, Joins Bipartisan Effort to Ease Trucking Regulations on Haulers
John Ratcliffe, ...
March 27, 2019
Letter to Secretary Perdue - Reps. Peterson, Thompson Push Usda on Farm Bill Dairy Program Implementation
Sean Duffy, ...
March 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, USDA - Provide Agricultural Producers with Relief Beyond Standard Disaster Programs
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
March 14, 2019
Duffy Leads Effort to Clarify Milk Definition
Sean Duffy
March 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer - House Members Defend Agriculture in EU Trade Agreement
Sean Duffy, ...
March 1, 2019
Tweet - "I have asked China to immediately remove all Tariffs on our agricultural products (including beef, pork, etc.) based on the fact that we are moving along nicely with Trade discussions...."
Pres.Donald Trump
Feb. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross - Carter Secures Protection for Tomato Growers Against Unfair Trade Practice
Marco Rubio, ...
Jan. 14, 2019
Remarks by President Trump at the American Farm Bureau Federation's 100th Annual Convention | New Orleans, Louisiana
Pres.Donald Trump
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida - Rubio Urges Governor DeSantis To Quickly Disburse Citrus Funding To Restore Confidence In Florida's Signature Crop
Marco Rubio
Jan. 3, 2019
Buchanan, Rubio Introduce Bill to Combat Unfair Trade Practices Hurting Florida Farmers
Marco Rubio, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Remarks by President Trump at Signing of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pres.Donald Trump
Dec. 20, 2018
Statement by the President
Pres.Donald Trump
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Sasse Urges Department of Agriculture to Promote SNAP Work Requirements
Marco Rubio, ...
Dec. 17, 2018
Tweet - "Today I am making good on my promise to defend our Farmers & Ranchers from unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. I have authorized Secretary Perdue to implement the 2nd round of Market Facilitation Payments. Our economy is stronger than ever--we stand with our Farmers!"
Pres.Donald Trump
Dec. 16, 2018
Remarks by President Trump at Congressional Ball
Pres.Donald Trump
Dec. 11, 2018
Rubio Statement on Senate Farm Bill Vote
Marco Rubio
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Farmers will be a a very BIG and FAST beneficiary of our deal with China. They intend to start purchasing agricultural product immediately. We make the finest and cleanest product in the World, and that is what China wants. Farmers, I LOVE YOU!"
Pres.Donald Trump
Nov. 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senator Jones Leads Bipartisan Call for Additional Funds for Hurricane Michael Recovery
Marco Rubio, ...
Oct. 30, 2018
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rubio, Colleagues Invite USDA Officials To Tour Agricultural Damage In Florida Panhandle Following Hurricane Michael
Marco Rubio, ...
Oct. 27, 2018
Remarks by President Trump at the 91st Annual Future Farmers of America Convention and Expo
Pres.Donald Trump
Oct. 9, 2018
Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure
Pres.Donald Trump
Oct. 9, 2018
Burgum Supports Trump Administration's Directive to Allow E15 Sales Year-Round
Doug Burgum
Oct. 9, 2018
Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure
Pres.Donald Trump
Sept. 26, 2018
Senators Take Aim at Unfair Trade Practices Hurting Florida Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Marco Rubio, ...
Sept. 13, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Undersecretary of Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service - Hawaii Congressional Delegation Urges USDA to Release Federal Funding to Hawaii Farmers Affected by Natural Disasters
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
Sept. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the Hon. Michael K. Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and the Hon. Collin Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee - Pingree Leads Bipartisan Push to Support Local Market Opportunities in Farm Bill
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
Sept. 5, 2018
Congressman Sean Duffy Stands up For Wisconsin Farmers in Farm Bill Conference Meeting
Sean Duffy
Sept. 5, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Economy is booming with help of House and Senate GOP. #FarmBill with SNAP work requirements will bolster farmers and get America back to work. Pass the Farm Bill with SNAP work requirements!"
Pres.Donald Trump
Aug. 27, 2018
Letter to Senator Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member, Representative Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, and Representative Collin Peterson, Ranking Member - Environmental Concerns in Farm Bill
Tulsi Gabbard, ...
Aug. 22, 2018
Tweet - "I have asked Secretary of State @SecPompeo to closely study the South Africa land and farm seizures and expropriations and the large scale killing of farmers. "South African Government is now seizing land from white farmers." @TuckerCarlson @FoxNews"
Pres.Donald Trump
Aug. 2, 2018
Tweet - "When the House and Senate meet on the very important Farm Bill -- we love our farmers - hopefully they will be able to leave the WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STAMPS PROVISION that the House approved. Senate should go to 51 votes!"
Pres.Donald Trump
July 25, 2018
Tweet - "China is targeting our farmers, who they know I love & respect, as a way of getting me to continue allowing them to take advantage of the U.S. They are being vicious in what will be their failed attempt. We were being nice - until now! China made $517 Billion on us last year."
Pres.Donald Trump
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