Agriculture
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January 27, 2017
In the face of many challenges, including an endless churn of regulations from Washington, the efficiency and dedication of our producers has made the Third District the top-producing agriculture district in the country. Nebraska farmers and ranchers deserve not only our gratitude for their tireless work but also greater certainty and opportunity for future success.
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January 23, 2017
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement today after President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
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January 13, 2017
Casting a vote on behalf of the people of Nebraska’s Third District is a great privilege. Much of the work to dig deeper into legislative issues and prepare bills for votes on the House floor takes place in committees.
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December 22, 2016
Acting on the request of the U.S. beef industry, USTR has scheduled a public hearing and is seeking public comments in connection with the EU’s ban on most U.S. beef products. The EU’s ban on U.S. beef is not based on sound science and discriminates against American beef farmers, ranchers, and producers.
Issues:AgricultureTrade
December 20, 2016
Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released his 2016 Regulation Rewind Report, a digital booklet highlighting his efforts to reduce the burden of overregulation on Nebraskans.
December 15, 2016
The complaint filed by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) charges that China’s administration of its TRQs for these commodities breaches China’s WTO commitments and undermines American farm exports. The United States is launching this trade enforcement challenge to hold China to its trade commitments and help level the playing field for American rice, wheat, and corn farmers.
Issues:AgricultureTrade
December 2, 2016
We can look forward to many opportunities to boost our economy through pro-growth policies and regulatory relief under a unified Republican government. Still, as this year draws to a close, a number of important victories are helping to set the stage for greater growth.
November 15, 2016
Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) presented at a briefing today featuring Dr. Chavonda Jacobs-Young, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS), to discuss the research being conducted by the agency and how it impacts the future of agriculture.
Issues:Agriculture
November 10, 2016
The American people have spoken, and the power structure in Washington, D.C., has been turned on its head. I congratulate President-elect Donald Trump on his victory and look forward to working with him.
October 7, 2016
It is harvest, and Nebraska farmers are logging long hours. As I travel the Third District and meet with producers, I often hear concerns about low commodity prices and what this means for their livelihoods.
Issues:AgricultureTrade