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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Riley announces bipartisan agriculture bills
Congressman Josh Riley, D, NY-19, on Thursday announced two new bipartisan initiatives that he will lead in upcoming negotiations on the Farm Bill. According to a news release from his office, Riley's proposals "will direct funding to the rural communities that need it most and ensure the next generation of producers has the support they need to continue Upstate New York's proud agricultural legacy." 'For too long, family farms in small towns all across Upstate New York have been sold out to special interests who spend millions lobbying on behalf of the Big Ag monopolies,' Riley said. 'I'm fighting to change that by supporting the next generation of Upstate farmers with the tools they need to grow our food and strengthen our economy.' The Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act reauthorizes and expands funding for rural cooperative development grants, "which are a lifeline for many rural small businesses, farmers, and cooperatives," the release stated. The bill provides local producers in economically distressed communities with technical assistance, training, and capital access. Riley is introducing the bill alongside California Republican David Valadao. Riley's second bill, The Future FARMERS Act, reauthorizes more than $40 million in grants and fellowships for food and agricultural sciences education "to support the next generation of Upstate New York's agricultural leaders," the release stated. Riley is introducing the bill with Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, Riley "is working to protect family farms and ensure local Upstate farmers get their fair share," the release stated. "In just his first two months in office, he has already championed bipartisan efforts to lower costs, strengthen dairy farm resilience, stop price gouging, boost family farms, and stop the spread of avian flu." Riley also recently launched the Upstate Agriculture Advisory Board to provide recommendations and input for his work on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Riley launches Upstate Agriculture Advisory Board
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Congressman Josh Riley is continuing to support Upstate New York farmers as he forms a committee focused on agricultural success. On Friday, Riley announced the launch of the Upstate Agriculture Advisory Board. The committee, which is made up of farmers, producers, elected officials, and local stakeholders, aims to provide advice, recommendations, and input for Riley's work on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee. There are 18 members on the board including Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo. The committee held its first meeting on February 20 to discuss the needs, priorities, and current economic conditions for growers and producers across Upstate New York. 'For too long, DC politicians have ignored the voices of the hard-working farmers who put food on our tables and drive our economy,' said Riley. 'I'm proud to launch the Upstate Agriculture Advisory Board so our community—not just the Big Ag monopolies—are heard and have a seat at the table.' Congressman Riley is one of just two New Yorkers on the U.S. House Agriculture Committee, which writes a Farm Bill every five years. This legislation allocates vital funding for crop insurance, conservation initiatives, rural development, and food assistance programs like SNAP. Riley says that through his Upstate Agricultural Advisory Board, he will ensure that the priorities of Upstate farms are front and center in the FY2025 Farm Bill. Riley launches Upstate Agriculture Advisory Board Rolled-over tractor-trailers, other weather-related accidents in Cortland County Friday Support for Binghamton Firefighter's family continues to pour in Sick of winter? Spring weather predictions released by NOAA Co-owner of Pete's Legacy Diner passes away at age 64 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
