Jon Tester

The American Farm Bureau Federation welcomes the Seeding Rural Resilience Act that seeks to address rural stress and mental health.  Senators Chuck Grassley and Jon Tester introduced the legislation last week.  R.J. Karney, AFBF Congressional Relations Director, said the bill expands on similar provisions in the 2018 Farm Bill.   “Thi...

Two farm state Senators are promoting legislation that seeks to curb farmer suicides.  Announced last month, the Seeding Rural Resilience Act would offer ways to help farmers and rural America deal with stress.  The bill was formally introduced this week by Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, and Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.  The two...

Two farm state Senators are promoting legislation that seeks to curb farmer suicides.  Announced last month, the Seeding Rural Resilience Act would offer ways to help farmers and rural America deal with stress.  The bill was formally introduced this week by Senator Jon Tester, a Democrat from Montana, and Iowa Republican Senator Chuck Grassley.  The two...

A bill introduced this week by Senator John Tester seeks to bring mental health resources and awareness to rural communities.  The Montana Democrat introduced the Seeding Rural Resilience Act to help reduce stress and suicides in rural America.  Wh...

On Wednesday, Cattle industry organizations welcomed introduction of the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act.  The bipartisan bill would provide livestock haulers with regulatory relief from the restrictive Hours-of-Service rules by the Department of Transportation.  Th...