We need greater certainty and supply chain resiliency for both producers and consumers.

I think we are all part of a great farm team, and when we are working together, every American family benefits, and the rural economy benefits.

I know all of us in both parties realize and are motivated by this tremendous responsibility.

One of the ways of making it more resilient is to create local and regional opportunities.

I share your concerns about India's domestic support policies.

The pig's heart that Representative Hartzler mentioned that was going into a human being was somewhat genetically modified.

I just think that we think that the USDA needs to take a lead in developing a regulatory framework for animal biotechnology.

The U.S. Federal Government has much to learn from the indigenous peoples of this land.

Our producers have spent decades showing the world that they are the answer to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, and they are not the problem.

Last week, I authored a letter with Representative Crawford and 26 of our colleagues, urging you and Ambassador Tai to take action to reverse the trend of non-compliance by India.

I am asking you what the current status is and how soon we think we can get that kind of support to our pork producers.

We at USDA are focused on trying to insert and encourage that type of circular economy to be more prevalent in rural areas across the United States.

USDA continues to work closely with USTR staff to consider all options available to ensure U.S. rice and wheat industries can compete in a fair, rules-based international trade environment.

Climate change creates an opportunity for us.

Well thank you, and I look forward to working with you.

I will certainly continue to be an advocate for U.S. farmers and ranchers and maximizing the health and profitability of their industries.

Customized assistance to these operations is needed now to help them identify opportunities to diversify products and markets, improve efficiency, and sustain their operations.

In May 2021, I led 49 other Democratic Members of Congress in signing a letter calling for USDA to dedicate $300 million in relief funding for one on one business technical assistance for farms and food businesses.