Articles tagged under: kevin cramer
Differences Remain in the Farm Bill
Published September 14, 2018
There are clear differences between the House and Senate versions of the farm bill. The nutrition title is getting all of the attention, but North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says there are other issues. One hurdle is the concept of…Longer Timeline Expected to Resolve Key Trade Disputes
Published July 10, 2018
The U.S. – China dispute will continue longer-term. North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer tells RRFN it is a bigger challenge, but wouldn’t elaborate. That comes after a discussion with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Cramer says the North American Free…Providing ND Input on Trade Policy
Published June 18, 2018
North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer hosted a meeting between state farmers and Trump Administration officials Friday in the White House. Cramer said the meeting was very timely. "When the President talks about short term pain for long term gain, we…Cramer Meets with Northey to Discuss Drought
Published June 8, 2018
On Thursday, North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer met with USDA Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service Bill Northey. The two discussed challenges associated with the 2017 drought, as well as the potential re-occurrence of similar issues this year.…GOP Caucus Supports SNAP Reforms
Published April 27, 2018
House Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway met with the Republican caucus Friday morning and outlined his farm bill proposal. The Democrats on the agriculture committee are opposed to Conaway’s plan for SNAP and the nutrition title, but North Dakota Congressman…The Need for More Transparency
Published April 26, 2018
Transparency is key and when it comes to the Renewable Fuel Standard. North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says the hardship waivers refineries are getting aren’t transparent. “It’s easy to understand why the real small refineries can’t meet the demand with…