FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Agricultural Research and Climate Resilience

Original title: INCREASING RESILIENCY, MITIGATING RISK: EXAMINING THE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION NEEDS OF PRODUCERS

January 1, 2019

agriculture climate change research and development farming disaster resilience

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs future federal agricultural policy and funding priorities for research programs that help farmers adapt to climate-related risks and extreme weather events.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Agricultural Producers

Farmers and growers are the primary subjects of the research and extension needs discussed, which impact their ability to manage climate-related risks.

Agricultural Researchers

Academic and institutional researchers are involved in providing the data and solutions necessary for producer resilience.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research held a hearing to discuss how agricultural research and services can help farmers better manage risks from extreme weather events like floods, hurricanes, and wildfires. Experts and industry representatives provided testimony on the needs of producers to increase resilience in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 12, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
The hearing focused on research and extension needs for producers facing extreme weather, including flooding, hurricanes, and wildfires.
The USDA reported that 60 percent of soybeans had been planted in surveyed states as of the week of the hearing.
The subcommittee heard testimony from five expert witnesses representing academia, research foundations, and the farming industry.
The hearing record includes submitted statements from the National Organic Coalition and other stakeholders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

To examine how agricultural research and programs can help farmers increase their resilience and mitigate risks caused by extreme weather events.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses included experts in plant and soil ecology, agricultural experiment station directors, organic farming research leaders, and commercial fruit growers.

Why It Matters

This hearing informs future federal agricultural policy and funding priorities for research programs that help farmers adapt to climate-related risks and extreme weather events.

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Focus on Climate Adaptation

The hearing highlights a shift toward prioritizing climate-resilient agricultural research in response to increased frequency of extreme weather events.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Connected Entities

personDavid W. Wolfe“Witness, Professor of Plant and Soil Ecology at Cornell University”Map →

personBrise S. Tencer“Witness, Executive Director of Organic Farming Research Foundation”Map →

personSam Godwin“Witness, apple, pear, and cherry grower”Map →

organizationU.S. Department of Agriculture“Source of the Crop Progress Report mentioned in the hearing”Map →

personStacey E. Plaskett“Chair of the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research”Map →

personNeal P. Dunn“Ranking Minority Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personRobert W. Godfrey“Witness, Director of Agricultural Experiment Station at University of the Virgin”Map →

personFred G. Gmitter, Jr.“Witness, Professor of Horticultural Sciences at University of Florida”Map →

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