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Senators Call for Reopening of U.S. Poultry Export to China

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Thad Cochran (R-MS) today led a bipartisan group of 37 senators in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to push the Chinese…

Sen. Warner Joins Bipartisan Call for Real Relief for U.S. Softwood Lumber Mills & Producers

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined a bipartisan group of Finance Committee members in calling on the Trump Administration to protect Virginia…

Sen. Warner on Confirmation of Perdue for Ag Secretary

���I want to congratulate Gov. Perdue on his confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture. Virginia farmers and agricultural producers..."…

Warner Meets with Nominee for Secretary of Agriculture

Warner presses Gov. Sonny Perdue on key Virginia agricultural priorities on trade, food access, and labor…

Warner Sponsors Bill to Expand Agricultural Exports to Cuba

Bipartisan legislation would support American farmers and jobs by allowing private financing of U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba…

Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $1 Million to Improve Agricultural Research at VSU

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that VSU will receive $993,968 in funds from the Department of Agriculture to improve food science research facilities and equipment.…

USDA Announced Proposed Rule Based on Warner-Ayotte Bill to Prevent Cruel Treatment of Horses

Senators Warner and Ayotte applauded the USDA proposed rule to prevent the cruel treatment of horses by strengthening certain aspects of the Horse Protection Act.…

Statement on Senate Vote to Repeal Wasteful USDA Catfish Inspection Program

The catfish inspection program is a waste of taxpayer dollars.…

Warner, Kaine Announce More than $777,000 in Farm Bill Funding to Increase Access to Locally-Grown Food

These grants will strengthen local economies across the Commonwealth, increase access to affordable, fresh and healthy food options and promote long-term sustainability.…

Senators Call on Commerce, Ag Secretaries to Prioritize Broadband Access for Rural Americans

Senator Warner joined Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Angus King (I-ME) today in a bipartisan effort to ensure the federal government prioritizes high-speed broadband access for rural…