Agriculture
November 8, 2013
If "Made in America" makes a comeback, it'll be on the farm with a bio-based economy, according to the head of the USDA.
Issues:AgricultureEducation
October 11, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of a resolution to send the Farm Bill to a conference committee with the Senate:
Issues:Agriculture
September 20, 2013
Congress is currently facing several major issues which need to be addressed. We need to agree on legislation to keep the government operating before the end of the fiscal year. The President’s ill-conceived health care law is set to launch on October 1, even though it is clearly not ready to be implemented. And we are once again quickly approaching the federal debt limit.
Issues:Agriculture
September 19, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) issued the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013:
Issues:Agriculture
August 23, 2013
Expanding international markets for American goods and products has benefitted Nebraska producers, manufacturers, and consumers.
Issues:AgricultureTrade
July 26, 2013
The price of gas is once again rising in Nebraska and across the nation. The average price of gasoline in our state now tops $3.60 per gallon, up more than 3 cents from last week. The price of diesel has jumped to $3.80 per gallon.
Issues:AgricultureEconomyEnergy
July 11, 2013
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) made the following statement after voting in favor of a revised version of the House Farm Bill - H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act of 2013.
Issues:Agriculture
June 25, 2013
It's fair to blame Republicans in the House of Representatives for last year's failure to pass a new farm bill. The Democrat-controlled Senate passed its version, but House leadership wouldn't even bring its version up for a vote. This time, House Democrats shoulder most of the blame.
Issues:Agriculture
June 21, 2013
Enactment of a long-term Farm Bill is among my highest priorities. The certainty provided by a five-year bill is critical for Nebraska producers and our agriculture-based economy.
Issues:Agriculture
June 21, 2013
U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Neb., was disappointed that the House version of the Farm Bill was defeated, 195-234, on Thursday.
Issues:Agriculture