A recent media report includes new details about House Agriculture Committee Republicans' plans for USDA’s #ThriftyFoodPlan (TFP), the basis for #SNAP benefit levels. Bottom line: This proposal would cut benefits for every SNAP participant in future years & should be rejected.

We heard someone was passing around a cheat sheet in class and took the opportunity to grade it. Suffice it to say... it contained a lot of red lines. #DefendSNAP

In #IL17 , farming isn't just a livelihood, it's a legacy. From John Deere to the top producers in the world, it’s part of our DNA.

Heartland Community College's Ag Complex shapes the future of farming. As a member of House Agriculture Committee Democrats, sustaining the future of our farmers is my top priority.

“Monday, farmers and ranchers from the Mount Rushmore State began urging Congress to protect $20 billion of conservation funds aimed at helping the agriculture industry thrive.” blackhillsfox.com/2024/04/04/sou…

A historic $1.5 billion is now available for partner-driven conservation solutions through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Dept. of Agriculture is accepting project proposals now through July 2, 2024. Learn more: bit.ly/3TIj7zu

Kicked off the day by meeting with my Agriculture Advisory Council! Thank you to all of the stakeholders who came together in Monticello.

I’m excited to partner with family farmers and ag leaders as House Agriculture Committee Democrats continue pushing for #FarmBill passage this year.

Today, Dept. of Agriculture is investing $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects in 44 states to lower energy costs, generate new income, and create jobs for U.S. farmers, ranchers, ag producers, and rural small businesses. usda.gov/media/press-re…

A $30 billion cut to SNAP would put low-income seniors at risk. SNAP is essential to protecting our nation’s most vulnerable, including older people living on fixed incomes. #DefendSNAP #FarmBill

Yesterday, USDA APHIS shared an update on the detection of HPAI in dairy cows in four herds in TX and KS. The full update with latest information is available here. We will continue to share more as new information becomes available: aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom…

Great conversations and long friendships at Ottawa County Farm Bureau Legislative Luncheon. Thanks to Michelle Miller, Amy Kearns, Ottawa County officials, and most importantly our farmers, producers, and growers for inviting me to discuss upcoming Farm Bill and federal agriculture priorities.

Recovering from disastrous wildfires and finding ways to help our farmers and producers are two issues that rise above partisan politics. Grateful to be with you Rep. Doug LaMalfa in your California district!

Women play an essential role in American agriculture – working as farmers, ranchers, producers, business owners, leaders & more.

That’s why I’m introducing a bipartisan resolution designating today as National Women in Agriculture Day to recognize & honor their hard work.

Protecting low-income families from hunger is why we #DefendSNAP . That includes holding accountable those who steal SNAP benefits intended for low-income households. justice.gov/usao-ndtx/pr/l…

Today, CAPAC Member & Select Committee on the CCP Democrats Ranking Member Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined House Agriculture Committee Democrats at a hearing to caution lawmakers against reviving alien land laws.

We can prevent the CCP from buying land without restricting economic opportunities & exacerbating discrimination.

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Today in House Agriculture Committee Democrats we’re urging the Administration to strengthen trade enforcement mechanisms to ensure US trade partners hold up fair trade agreements that support American family farmers.

On #NationalAgDay , we celebrate the farmers and workers who keep our crops healthy and put food on our tables. Food & agriculture supports thousands of jobs and $6.6 billion in wages across CT-01.

I'm committed to fighting for our local farms and workers in Congress!

This #NationalAgDay , I’m celebrating the over 7,000 farms that call Massachusetts home and the farmers and farmworkers who put in long hours to get fresh fruits, vegetables and more on our tables.

Today and every day: thank you.

On #NationalAgDay , I’m thankful to all the farmers & farm workers in Wisconsin who harvest & grow the food that feeds our families.

Every thing we eat starts on a farm & every farm relies on its workers, truck drivers, & grocery workers to get that food to our kitchen tables.

As someone who was born on a farm, I know the importance of our farmers to our food security, our economic security, and our national security. That’s why I am proud to celebrate National AG Day and even prouder to serve as the Ranking Member of the House Ag committee.

One of my top priorities is making sure farming is resilient for generations to come.

Happy #NationalAgDay to all the farmers and ag workers in #IL17 who power and feed the world. 🚜🌾