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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Agricultural Research for the 2018 Farm Bill
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2017 Senate Committee on Agriculture hearing regarding the role of research in the upcoming 2018 . Experts from the USDA, academia, and the private sector provided testimony on past successes and future priorities for agricultural innovation.
The hearing established the research priorities and funding perspectives that informed the development of the 2018 , which dictates federal agricultural policy and funding for years.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Farmers and Ranchers
Agricultural research funded through the Farm Bill directly impacts the technology, seeds, and practices available to producers.
Agricultural Research Institutions
These institutions rely on federal funding and policy direction established in the Farm Bill to conduct their work.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 15, 2017, before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- The primary purpose was to gather expert testimony to inform the 2018 Farm Bill.
- Testimony was provided by two panels of experts, including USDA officials, university deans, and private sector representatives.
- The hearing included written responses to follow-up questions from various Senators regarding research funding and policy.
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- The document includes an appendix with prepared statements from all witnesses and submitted records.
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Focus on Research Integration
The hearing highlights a concerted effort to bridge the gap between federal research agencies, academic institutions, and private sector implementation.
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