Newsmakers: July 12, 2024: Rep. David Rouzer, R-N.C., Ray Starling and Barbara Patterson on WOTUS, Prop 12 and rural voters
Agri-Pulse Barbara Patterson with Torrey Advisory Group and Ray Starling of the North Carolina Chamber join Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to discuss issues important to rural voters and the potential impact of the GOP platform’s proposed tariffs on farm country. https://youtu.be/KIYv5OYtNwI?si=vI2mTjsam4mpdFJc
Newsmakers: June 28, 2024: Rep. Tracey Mann, R-Kan., on CRP rental rates, international food aid programs; Katie Naessens and Joe Gilson on farm bill status
Agri-Pulse Katie Naessens with Torrey Advisory Group and Joe Gilson with the American Farm Bureau Federation join Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to discuss the prospects of a farm bill being passed this year and how presidential and congressional campaigns may figure into policy debates. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNL9xwoTEJg
Newsmakers: May 3, 2024: Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., on farm bill, dairy operations, SAF
Agri-Pulse Tara Smith with Torrey Advisory Group and Brian Jennings with the American Coalition for Ethanol join Agri-Pulse Newsmakers to discuss farm bill politics and the continued improvements that are needed to be made to the recent SAF announcement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNL9xwoTEJg
Torrey Advisory Group Bolsters Policy Team by Adding Seasoned Appropriations Expert
McCoy Brings Unparalleled Experience on the Legislative and Budgetary Process to Firm’s Food, Ag & Forestry Clients April 15, 2024 WASHINGTON D.C. – Torrey Advisory Group (TAG), a boutique lobbying firm specializing in food, agriculture, and forestry issues, welcomes Nona McCoy as a Vice President on the policy team. McCoy’s 25 years of bicameral, bipartisan […]
Newsmakers: Dec. 1, 2023: Senate Ag member Ben Ray Luján, D-N.M., on upcoming farm bill
Agri-Pulse Tara Smith with Torrey Advisory Group and Mike Lavender with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition share their thoughts on the major obstacles to farm bill passage and what they expect will be the top issues addressed in the bill.
Newsmakers: November 17, 2023: Farah Ahmad, Josh Gackle and Mike Torrey at NAFB Convention
Agri-Pulse Visiting with Agri-Pulse at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, Michael Torrey provides a glimpse into what he sees on the Congressional agenda for the rest of the year and into 2024, including a dive into the farm bill.
Newsmakers: October 20, 2023: Sen. John Hoeven, Katie Naessens, Tyson Redpath on appropriations, farm bill debates
Agri-Pulse Katie Naessens with Torrey Advisory Group and Tyson Redpath with The Russell Group provide a glimpse into what we can expect as Congress works through government funding and the farm bill during a time of high uncertainty.
Torrey Advisory Group Adds Brandt as Policy Coordinator
August 30, 2023 Torrey Advisory Group (TAG) is proud to welcome Heath Brandt to the policy team. The Washington, D.C.-based firm offers effective government relations, strategic communications, and issue advocacy as well as full-service association management to a growing number of clients in the food, agriculture, and forestry sector. Heath joins the team as policy […]
Newsmakers: August 11, 2023: Former House Ag Chair Collin Peterson, Tara Smith, Ferd Hoefner talk farm bill timeline, potential concerns
Agri-Pulse Tara Smith with Torrey Advisory Group and farm policy consultant Ferd Hoefner share their thoughts on reference prices, cuts to crop insurance, and changes that are needed to support small and beginning farmers.
Torrey Advisory Hires Lucanie, Promotes from Within
May 15, 2023 Torrey Advisory Group (TAG) is proud to welcome Olivia Lucanie to the policy team. The Washington, D.C.-based firm offers effective government relations, strategic communications, and issue advocacy as well as full-service association management to a growing number of clients in the food, agriculture, and forestry sectors. Olivia serves as Policy Manager for […]
