Just like with many things, you have got to be careful that you keep it entrepreneurial, you keep a good business environment.

We do not want to stifle it along the way.

I appreciate the Chairman holding this bipartisan hearing that will shine light on actions that farmers in Iowa...

I am concerned about that larger picture of where we are at as a government in terms of how we are borrowing so much money, just routinely, year after year.

Do you think farmers would do as much of that without the help from the federal government on that particular stuff?

Finding a seemingly small area of bipartisan agreement can lead to lasting change for the sake of our constituents.

Farmers are the greatest stewards of their land.

When government adds red tape to farming operations, it can add costs, and in turn reduces the ability for farmers to add sustainable practices.

I am concerned about that larger picture of where we are at as a government in terms of how we are borrowing so much money, just routinely, year after year.

I introduce the Plant Biostimulant Act with Senator-- and it is bicameral and bipartisan as well.

I think, from this Committee, I am glad the Chairman is putting emphasis on small entities within agriculture.

We do not want to stifle it along the way.

I support the work for biostimulants as well.

Just like with many things, you have got to be careful that you keep it entrepreneurial, you keep a good business environment.

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