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FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Agricultural Research and Food Security

Original title: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND SECURING THE UNITED STATES FOOD SUPPLY

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative inquiry into how federal research priorities impact the stability and security of the national food supply chain.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Agricultural Producers

Producers are impacted by the research priorities and policies discussed, which influence farming practices and food supply chain security.

General Mills

As a major food corporation, the company's operations are influenced by agricultural research and food security regulations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on December 2, 2020, to discuss the role of agricultural research in maintaining a secure food supply. The session featured testimony from industry experts, scientists, and producers regarding the future of agricultural innovation and .

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on December 2, 2020, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
  • The session focused on the intersection of agricultural research and national food supply security.
  • This was noted as the final hearing presided over by Chairman Pat Roberts.
  • Witnesses provided written testimony and responses to follow-up questions from committee members.
  • The committee received input from representatives of the National Sorghum Producers, The Aspen Institute, the Biosecurity Research Institute, and General Mills.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing was held to examine how agricultural research contributes to securing the United States food supply.
Who testified at the hearing?
Testimony was provided by Amy France (National Sorghum Producers), Dan Glickman (The Aspen Institute), Dr. Stephen Higgs ( Research Institute), and Dr. Steven Rosenzweig (General Mills).

Why It Matters

This hearing served as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative inquiry into how federal research priorities impact the stability and security of the national food supply chain.

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Discoveries

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End of Chairmanship

The hearing was explicitly noted as the final hearing for Chairman Pat Roberts, marking a transition in committee leadership.

Connected Entities

personPat RobertsChairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryMap →
personAmy FranceProducer, National Sorghum ProducersMap →
personDan GlickmanExecutive Director, The Aspen InstituteMap →
personDebbie StabenowRanking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and ForestryMap →
personStephen HiggsDirector, Biosecurity Research InstituteMap →
personSteven RosenzweigSenior Agricultural Scientist, General MillsMap →

Sources

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