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Agriculture

April 3, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today announced Ken Rahjes has joined his staff as Agriculture Specialist:

“Ken brings a wealth of agricultural experience, and I am pleased to have him on board,” said Smith. “I know Ken will serve the people of the Third District well.”

Issues:Agriculture
March 29, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in support of the U.S. beef industry after a coalition of governors toured BPI’s South Sioux City facility:

Issues:Agriculture
March 28, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) responded to a December 16 letter requesting they reevaluate a proposed rule which would restrict youth involvement in agriculture:

Issues:Agriculture
March 8, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in commemoration of National Agriculture Day:

Issues:Agriculture
March 2, 2012
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Our nation faces unprecedented economic challenges, and rural communities are certainly not immune. Agriculture plays a critical role in the economic outlook of Nebraska, and certainly our country and the entire world. In fact, the typical Nebraska farmer feeds 155 people per year, a great source of pride for our state.

Issues:AgricultureRural Development
February 21, 2012

Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the first in a series Farm Bill Listening Tour stops to hear from constituents and answer questions about the future of agriculture policy.