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March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
March 11, 2022
Congresswomen Escobar and Mace Introduce Legislation to Ban the Use of Gestational Sow Stalls
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March 3, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Congressman Tony Gonzales Celebrates USDA Initiative to Reimburse Farmers Effected by Border Crisis
Rep. Tony Gonzales
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture - REP. JACKSON REJECTS BUREAUCRACY, TELLS USDA TO DO ITS JOB
Rep. Ronny Jackson
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA To Provide Disaster Relief Information To Producers
Rep. August Pfluger, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade
Rep. Ronny Jackson, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Rep. Pfluger Introduces Resolution to Protect American Sheep and Goat Producers
Rep. August Pfluger
Dec. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary US Department of Agriculture - Reverse Decision Harming American Grapefruit Growers
Rep. Tony Gonzales, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Dept. of Agriculture - Vaccine Mandate Plays Politics with Americans' Food Supply
Rep. Michael Cloud, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Tillis Leads Legislation to Combat Rising Food Prices for American Families
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - On Behalf of the World Dog Alliance
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Ken Salazar, Ambassador of the USA - Pfluger Leads Letter supporting USMCA provisions that benefit Texas Energy and Agriculture Producers
Rep. August Pfluger
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, United States Depatment of Agriculture - Arrington Sends Letter to USDA Secretary Voicing Concern Over Vaccine Mandates
Rep. Jodey Arrington
Oct. 5, 2021
Rep. Jackson Introduces FARM Act, Combats Foreign Interference in Agriculture
Rep. Ronny Jackson
Sept. 27, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Congressman Tony Gonzales Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter to USDA Requesting Texas Department of Agriculture's Accreditation for the Organics Certification to Be Maintained
Rep. Tony Gonzales
Sept. 22, 2021
Rep. Jackson Secures Funding for Texas Farmers
Rep. Ronny Jackson
Sept. 7, 2021
Congressman Tony Gonzales, Texas Farm Bureau Hold Roundtable on Tax Increases
Rep. Tony Gonzales
Aug. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Matthew Tueller, US Ambassador to Iraq - Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Call on U.S. Ambassador to Iraq to Support U.S. Wheat Sales to Iraq
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Aug. 12, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Wicker, Warnock, Colleagues Lead Senate to Recognize August as National Catfish Month
Sen. Ted Cruz
Aug. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges
Rep. Beth Van Duyne, ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Lead Effort to Prevent Ag Trade Suppression within the U.S.
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
Aug. 2, 2021
Pfluger Introduces RAPID Act to Reimburse Border Farmers and Ranchers for Illegal Immigration Crisis
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
July 28, 2021
Hearing of The House Foreign Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Michael Mc Caul, Markup on Various Measures
Rep. Michael McCaul
July 27, 2021
Rep. Jackson Announces Huge Legislative Win for Texas Agriculture
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
July 26, 2021
McCaul, Meeks, Kim, Houlahan Introduce the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021
Rep. Michael McCaul
July 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Cornyn Joins Letter Urging Biden Administration to Abandon the Tax-Hike Proposal on Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. John Cornyn
July 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senate Republicans Urge Biden to Abandon Plan to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Family-owned Farms and Businesses
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
July 22, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Joins Senate GOP Caucus in Urging President Biden Not to Increase Taxes on Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
July 21, 2021
Inflation is Taxation
Rep. John Williams
July 20, 2021
Empowering the Free Market
Rep. Troy Nehls
July 19, 2021
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - Arrington Blasts Biden's Death Tax That Will Kill Family Farming
Rep. Jodey Arrington
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
Rep. August Pfluger, ...
June 30, 2021
Arrington Defends the American Farmer
Rep. Jodey Arrington
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Arrington and Panetta Urge Nomination of Chief Agricultural Negotiator
Rep. Jodey Arrington, ...
June 28, 2021
Arrington Meets With USDA Secretary Vilsack To Discuss Agriculture Priorities
Rep. Jodey Arrington
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Rep. Michael Cloud, ...
June 22, 2021
Arrington Awarded Farm Bureau's Golden Plow for Agriculture Advocacy
Rep. Jodey Arrington
June 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Tuberville, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter in Support of US Peanut Farmers
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
June 17, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lee, Paul, Inhofe Introduce Native Species Protection Act
Sen. Ted Cruz, ...
June 4, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Wicker, Coons, Bipartisan Lawmakers Push For Expedited Relief For Chicken Growers
Rep. Pat Fallon, ...
May 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. David Scott, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Glenn "GT" Thompson, Ranking Member of the Housing Committee on Agriculture - Pfluger Sets Markers for Next Farm Bill
Rep. August Pfluger
May 26, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, ...
May 20, 2021
Crawford Co-Sponsors Bill to Support Future Farmers
Rep. Henry Cuellar, ...
May 20, 2021
Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Access To High-quality Food On Military Bases
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
May 19, 2021
Congressman Pfluger and Farm Bureau Leader Highlight Western Drought
Rep. August Pfluger
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March 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
March 15, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Hagerty, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Take Action to Lower Record-High Fertilizer Prices
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
March 11, 2022
Congresswomen Escobar and Mace Introduce Legislation to Ban the Use of Gestational Sow Stalls
Rep.Veronica Escobar, ...
March 3, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Congressman Tony Gonzales Celebrates USDA Initiative to Reimburse Farmers Effected by Border Crisis
Rep.Tony Gonzales
Jan. 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture - REP. JACKSON REJECTS BUREAUCRACY, TELLS USDA TO DO ITS JOB
Rep.Ronny Jackson
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, US Department of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA To Provide Disaster Relief Information To Producers
Rep.August Pfluger, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade
Rep.Ronny Jackson, ...
Dec. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
Dec. 10, 2021
Rep. Pfluger Introduces Resolution to Protect American Sheep and Goat Producers
Rep.August Pfluger
Dec. 9, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary US Department of Agriculture - Reverse Decision Harming American Grapefruit Growers
Rep.Tony Gonzales, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hagerty, Colleagues Press Usda to Drop Vaccine Mandate for Employees, Ensure Timely Services for Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Dept. of Agriculture - Vaccine Mandate Plays Politics with Americans' Food Supply
Rep.Michael Cloud, ...
Nov. 2, 2021
Tillis Leads Legislation to Combat Rising Food Prices for American Families
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - On Behalf of the World Dog Alliance
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Ken Salazar, Ambassador of the USA - Pfluger Leads Letter supporting USMCA provisions that benefit Texas Energy and Agriculture Producers
Rep.August Pfluger
Oct. 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, United States Depatment of Agriculture - Arrington Sends Letter to USDA Secretary Voicing Concern Over Vaccine Mandates
Rep.Jodey Arrington
Oct. 5, 2021
Rep. Jackson Introduces FARM Act, Combats Foreign Interference in Agriculture
Rep.Ronny Jackson
Sept. 27, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Congressman Tony Gonzales Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter to USDA Requesting Texas Department of Agriculture's Accreditation for the Organics Certification to Be Maintained
Rep.Tony Gonzales
Sept. 22, 2021
Rep. Jackson Secures Funding for Texas Farmers
Rep.Ronny Jackson
Sept. 7, 2021
Congressman Tony Gonzales, Texas Farm Bureau Hold Roundtable on Tax Increases
Rep.Tony Gonzales
Aug. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Matthew Tueller, US Ambassador to Iraq - Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Call on U.S. Ambassador to Iraq to Support U.S. Wheat Sales to Iraq
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Aug. 12, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Wicker, Warnock, Colleagues Lead Senate to Recognize August as National Catfish Month
Sen.Ted Cruz
Aug. 11, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges
Rep.Beth Van Duyne, ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Lead Effort to Prevent Ag Trade Suppression within the U.S.
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
Aug. 2, 2021
Pfluger Introduces RAPID Act to Reimburse Border Farmers and Ranchers for Illegal Immigration Crisis
Rep.Vicente Gonzalez, ...
July 28, 2021
Hearing of The House Foreign Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Michael Mc Caul, Markup on Various Measures
Rep.Michael McCaul
July 27, 2021
Rep. Jackson Announces Huge Legislative Win for Texas Agriculture
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
July 26, 2021
McCaul, Meeks, Kim, Houlahan Introduce the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021
Rep.Michael McCaul
July 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Cornyn Joins Letter Urging Biden Administration to Abandon the Tax-Hike Proposal on Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.John Cornyn
July 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senate Republicans Urge Biden to Abandon Plan to Impose Capital Gains Tax on Family-owned Farms and Businesses
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
July 22, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Hoeven Joins Senate GOP Caucus in Urging President Biden Not to Increase Taxes on Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
July 21, 2021
Inflation is Taxation
Rep.John Williams
July 20, 2021
Empowering the Free Market
Rep.Troy Nehls
July 19, 2021
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal - Arrington Blasts Biden's Death Tax That Will Kill Family Farming
Rep.Jodey Arrington
July 12, 2021
Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
Rep.August Pfluger, ...
June 30, 2021
Arrington Defends the American Farmer
Rep.Jodey Arrington
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Arrington and Panetta Urge Nomination of Chief Agricultural Negotiator
Rep.Jodey Arrington, ...
June 28, 2021
Arrington Meets With USDA Secretary Vilsack To Discuss Agriculture Priorities
Rep.Jodey Arrington
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Rep.Michael Cloud, ...
June 22, 2021
Arrington Awarded Farm Bureau's Golden Plow for Agriculture Advocacy
Rep.Jodey Arrington
June 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Tuberville, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter in Support of US Peanut Farmers
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
June 17, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Lee, Paul, Inhofe Introduce Native Species Protection Act
Sen.Ted Cruz, ...
June 4, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Wicker, Coons, Bipartisan Lawmakers Push For Expedited Relief For Chicken Growers
Rep.Pat Fallon, ...
May 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. David Scott, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Glenn "GT" Thompson, Ranking Member of the Housing Committee on Agriculture - Pfluger Sets Markers for Next Farm Bill
Rep.August Pfluger
May 26, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
Rep.Vicente Gonzalez, ...
May 20, 2021
Crawford Co-Sponsors Bill to Support Future Farmers
Rep.Henry Cuellar, ...
May 20, 2021
Cortez Masto, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve Access To High-quality Food On Military Bases
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
May 19, 2021
Congressman Pfluger and Farm Bureau Leader Highlight Western Drought
Rep.August Pfluger
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