Agriculture

Hamilton received an endorsement from a former Republican primary challenger to Sen. Roger Marshall.

Coover draws on his agricultural work to argue that trade and policy decisions affect consumers and rural communities.

Gendebien argues that farmers’ challenges are connected to local jobs, grocery prices, and rural health care.

Shoffner is campaigning for Senate by connecting her family farm’s closure to economic pressures facing Arkansas farmers.

Mike Johnson sent the House home early and argued that lawmakers had completed substantial work.

Davidson introduced legislation directing NIH to study potential health and agricultural effects of high-voltage transmission lines.

Hinson urged the House to return and pursue measures she said would ease diesel costs for farmers and truckers.

McConnell broke the farm bill committee deadlock, prompting MAHA advocates to criticize his vote and question his fitness to participate.

McConnell cast a pivotal committee vote after colleagues clarified the motion, as the article examines concerns about his recovery and capacity to serve.

Turek promoted a fuel-cost plan and criticized Ashley Hinson’s vote on a war-powers resolution.

Grassley urged an embargo on diesel exports as a way to increase supply and lower prices at home.

Grassley is urging an export embargo as a way to increase domestic diesel supply and ease prices.

She is urging an end to the Iran war and relief measures as fuel prices rise.

Jared Golden endorsed a Republican colleague and cited bipartisan cooperation while drawing criticism from Democratic leaders for procedural votes.

Michael Lawler received a cross-party endorsement while defending his record as a moderate in a competitive reelection race.

Jared Golden endorsed Michael Lawler, citing their bipartisan cooperation and Lawler’s support for fisheries legislation.

Michael Lawler received Jared Golden’s endorsement after their bipartisan work on fisheries legislation.

Hamilton is presented as a moderate challenger criticizing Trump’s immigration and tariff policies in terms intended to appeal to Kansas voters.

Marshall faces a potentially competitive reelection campaign amid criticism of his alignment with Trump and his response to economic pressures.

McConnell returned to Senate voting while recovering from a June fall and said he intends to finish his term.

McConnell returned to the Senate while continuing recovery from a fall and related health problems.

McConnell returned after recovering from a fall and outlined the work he hoped to resume in the Senate.

Drew Cranmer is running on inflation concerns and opposition to Trump’s Iran strike, which he calls unconstitutional.

Katy Tyndell says affordability, opposition to the Iran operation and support for Kansas farmers are central to her campaign.

Ron Estes is seeking another term after a record focused on healthcare access for seniors, farmers and alignment with Trump on key issues.

Drew Cranmer is running on inflation concerns, opposition to flock cameras and constitutional objections to the Iran strikes.

Katy Tyndell is campaigning on affordability and opposition to Trump’s Iran operations and tariff policies.

Ron Estes is seeking reelection after representing Kansas’s 4th District since 2017.

Drew Cranmer is running on lowering inflation, opposing flock cameras, and challenging the president’s authority to wage war.

Katy Tyndell is campaigning on affordability and opposition to the Iran war and Trump’s tariff policies.

Ron Estes is seeking another term while highlighting his record on healthcare access and support for Kansas farmers.

Rounds said beef-related trade policy had frustrated producers and weakened support in normally reliable Republican areas.

Murkowski said higher energy and fuel costs are affecting voters and questioned the White House response.

Lawler received Golden’s bipartisan endorsement while Democrats criticized his broader record and alignment with President Trump.

Golden crossed party lines to endorse Lawler, citing the Republican’s willingness to support bipartisan legislation.

Senator Sullivan praised the new office, noting he has advocated for federal seafood resources for over a decade.

Senator Hoeven highlighted the importance of the new processing plant for North Dakota farmers while touting recent agricultural safety net legislation.

Chairman Glenn Thompson led the House Agriculture Committee in advancing the $1 trillion Farm Bill toward a floor vote.

Senator Joni Ernst is advocating for a Farm Bill provision to prevent states from imposing restrictive agricultural standards on out-of-state producers.

Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and the MAHA movement have criticized provisions that could limit pesticide manufacturer liability.

Chairman Glenn Thompson oversaw the committee's passage of the $1 trillion Farm Bill and is advocating for its floor vote.

Senator Joni Ernst supports provisions in the Farm Bill that would prevent states from imposing independent agricultural standards on out-of-state producers.

Secretary Kennedy expressed high skepticism toward lab-grown meat safety during his testimony before a Senate subcommittee.

Senator Rounds pressed for stricter FDA oversight of lab-grown meat to protect South Dakota's traditional ranching industry.

Representative Dusty Johnson detailed his legislative priorities including tax cuts, support for law enforcement, and permanent year-round E15 fuel sales.

Representative David Scott of Georgia passed away at age 80 after more than two decades in the House.

Georgia Congressman David Scott, a longtime leader and former House Agriculture Committee chair, passed away at the age of 80.

Representative David Scott, the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee, passed away at age 80.

Senator John Boozman is listed as a leading majority member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez sent a letter to Secretary Howard Lutnick warning that sea lions are damaging her district's fishing industry.