WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Boozman issued the following press release:
U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) held a business meeting to mark up the Agricultural Act of 2026, legislation to modernize programs and policies in support of farmers, ranchers, foresters and rural communities.
The following is the Chairman's opening statement as prepared for delivery:
"Good morning. I call to order today's business meeting of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry to consider an original bill, the Agricultural Act of 2026, or what I like to call Farm Bill 2.0.
"Before I begin my formal comments, I would like to recognize my friend and colleague, Senator Mitch Mc...