The House Agriculture Committee recently announced its subcommittee assignments for the new Congress, with Glenn “GT” Thompson, R-Pa., serving as the committee chair and Angie Craig, D-Minn., as the ranking member.

The subcommittee assignments are as follows:

Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit:
– Austin Scott, R-Ga., chairman
– Sharice Davids, D-Kan., ranking member

Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture:
– Doug LaMalfa, R-Calif., chair
– Andrea Salinas, D-Ore., ranking member

Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology:
– Frank Lucas, R-Okla., chair
– Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, ranking member

Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture:
– Brad Finstad, R-Minn., chair
– Jahana Hayes, D-Conn., ranking member

Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry:
– Tracey Mann, R-Kan., chair
– Jim Costa, D-Calif., ranking member

Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development:
– Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., chair
– Don Davis, D-N.C., ranking member

Each subcommittee is composed of members from both parties and is tasked with overseeing specific areas within the agriculture industry. The assignments ensure a diverse representation of interests and expertise to address the various challenges and opportunities facing the agriculture sector.

The Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit will focus on issues related to farm commodities, risk management, and credit programs. The Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture will address matters concerning forestry and horticulture practices. The Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology will handle conservation, research, and biotechnology initiatives. The Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture will oversee nutrition programs and foreign agricultural policies. The Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry will deal with issues related to livestock, dairy, and poultry production. The Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development will explore commodity markets, digital assets, and rural development opportunities.

Each subcommittee plays a vital role in shaping policies and regulations that impact the agriculture industry. Members will collaborate to address key challenges such as climate change, food security, and economic sustainability. By working together across party lines, the subcommittees aim to find bipartisan solutions to complex issues facing the agriculture sector.

The diverse composition of the subcommittees reflects the broad range of expertise and perspectives needed to address the multifaceted challenges in agriculture. Members bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table, ensuring that all voices are heard and considered in the decision-making process.

Overall, the subcommittee assignments for the House Agriculture Committee underscore the importance of collaboration and bipartisan cooperation in advancing policies that support the agriculture industry. By working together, members can develop innovative solutions that promote sustainability, resilience, and growth in the agriculture sector.