Press Releases

Opening Statement of Chairman Frank D. Lucas at Farm Bill Field Hearing in New York

Dairy and Specialty Crops Take Center Stage as Ag Committee Kicks Off Farm Bill Discussions

Chairman Frank Lucas held a field hearing in Saranac Lake, New York. It was the first of a series to be held throughout March and April to gather input in advance of writing the 2012 Farm Bill.

Agriculture Committee Adopts Budget Letter

The House Agriculture Committee adopted the budget views and estimates letter which outlines the committee's budget recommendations for the agencies and programs under its jurisdiction for fiscal year 2013.

The Ag Minute: America's Ag Producers Are Waiting for Obama to Act on Energy Plan

This week during The Ag Minute, Chairman Frank Lucas calls on President Obama to join House Republicans in moving forward with an all-of-the-above energy plan that reduces costs for America's farmers and ranchers, creates jobs, and improves our energy security.

Lucas To Kick Off Farm Bill Field Hearings Next Week

Chairman Frank Lucas announced a series of field hearings on the 2012 Farm Bill to take place throughout March and April.

In Case You Missed It: Protecting Endangered Farmers

The Wall Street Journal published an editorial today criticizing a policy which prevents farmers in California’s San Joaquin Valley from receiving fresh water to irrigate crops and feed consumers.

Ag Committee Presses CFTC Chair on MF Global & Dodd-Frank Rulemaking Process

The House Agriculture Committee held a public hearing to review the 2012 agenda of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the agency continues to investigate the collapse of MF Global and promulgate rules pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

The Ag Minute: Overregulation is Hurting Business Growth

This week during The Ag Minute, Chairman Frank Lucas discusses how the threat of overregulation is hurting economic growth.

The Ag Minute: H.R. 3527 Protects Main Street Businesses from New Regulatory Burdens

This week during The Ag Minute, guest host Rep. Randy Hultgren discusses the Protecting Main Street End-Users from Excessive Regulation Act (H.R. 3527), which he cosponsored along with a bipartisan group of lawmakers.

Lucas Statement on Obama's Budget Plan