Mike Pence

Climate change is again front and center in this year’s race for the White House, and agriculture is a key part of the debate. Joe Biden’s running-mate, Senator Kamala Harris said in Wednesday’s Vice-Presidential debate climate change is an existential threat, including to agriculture. “Joe has seen ...

More than 160 farm groups as part of the Agriculture Workforce Coalition want Commodity Credit Corporation funds to help protect farmworkers. In a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, the coalition says, "We ask for your help as we continue to promote the health and safety of our farm employees and rural communities ...

The Sustainable Food Policy Alliance wants the White House to prioritize COVID-19 testing for food and agriculture workers. The group sent the request in a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue this week ...

With much of the country under a stay at home order, many Americans are not going to work. But, the folks who produce and distribute our food are on the job, and getting thanks for their efforts. "Thank you for doing a great job, for keeping food on the table for the American people ...

Vice President Mike Pence again called on the House of Representatives to bring USMCA to a vote.  Speaking at an event in Virginia over the weekend, Pence said Democrats in the House “are spending all their time on endless investigations and a partisan impeachment.”  Pence t...

The phase one agreement with China would boost U.S. ag exports to at least $20 billion in its first year.  The overall agreement includes $40-50 billion of U.S. farm commodity sales to China over a roughly two-year period.   According to Bloomberg News, China says it would aim to buy at least $20 billion worth in the first year, if the agreement is signed.  $20 bil...

Vice President Mike Pence made a visit last week to talk with farmers and other agricultural officials in Glyndon, MN. House Ag Committee Chair Collin Peterson reacted to Pence’s visit to his district. “He visited my district to urge me to get the Speaker of the House to bring up a vote on the U.S.-Mexico-C...

Last week, Vice President Mike Pence promised a gathering of governors in Washington, D.C. the U.S. would pass a “historic” infrastructure bill by the end of next year.  The Washington Post reports the action would require bipartisan cooperation.  Specifically, ...

President Trump will attend the National FFA Convention and Expo Saturday to address FFA members.  The President is scheduled to speak during the ninth general session at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.   The National FFA Organization traditionally invites the sitting president to make remarks during its annual national convention and expo.  The first pr...

Vice President Mike Pence said over the weekend he is “very hopeful” the U.S. is close to a renegotiated NAFTA.  Talks to reach an agreement continue this week in Washington, D.C., as all sides are eyeing an early May finish line.   Pence s...