FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on U.S. Agricultural Trade

Original title: U.S. AGRICULTURAL TRADE: STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as a formal record for lawmakers to assess how international trade policies impact the operations and economic stability of American farmers and ranchers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Agricultural Producers

Farmers and ranchers are directly affected by international trade policies that dictate the export markets for their goods.

House Committee on Agriculture

The committee members are responsible for gathering information to inform future legislative decisions regarding agricultural trade.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture held a hearing on March 10, 2020, to gather perspectives from agricultural stakeholders regarding the state of U.S. trade. Five witnesses representing various farming operations and industry organizations provided testimony to members of the committee.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 10, 2020, in Room 1300 of the Longworth House Office Building.
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture of the House Committee on Agriculture.
Five witnesses provided testimony representing diverse agricultural sectors including soybeans, dairy, orchards, and general farming.
The American Farm Bureau Federation submitted a written statement for the record.
The hearing was held during the second session of the 116th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The purpose was to hear from agricultural stakeholders about the impacts of trade policies on American agriculture.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Robb Ewoldt (Iowa Soybean Association), James Jacquier (National Milk Producers Federation), Brian Keavy (Kingsburg Orchards), Lorenda Overman (North Carolina Farm Bureau), and Matthew R. Huie (Huie Farms).

Why It Matters

This hearing served as a formal record for lawmakers to assess how international trade policies impact the operations and economic stability of American farmers and ranchers.

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Discoveries

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Pre-Pandemic Timing

The hearing occurred on March 10, 2020, just days before the widespread national lockdowns associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Connected Entities

personJim Costa“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture”Map →

personBrian Keavy“Witness, Vice President of International Marketing at Kingsburg Orchards”Map →

personMatthew R. Huie“Witness, Owner of Huie Farms”Map →

personDavid Rouzer“Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personRobb Ewoldt“Witness, Owner/Operator of Rafter E Ranch, LLC”Map →

personJames Jacquier“Witness, Owner/Manager of LaurelBrook Farm LLC”Map →

personLorenda Overman“Witness, Co-Owner of Overman Farms, Inc.”Map →

Sources

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