Since less than 20 percent of the farm bill now actually supports our producers, is it not vitally important that we make sure that it is adequate to support those producers that produce the highest quality, lowest cost food supply?

It is vitally important that we recognize what it really costs to grow a crop.

If we need it, I am going to be there working with you.

Sir, I agree with the investment, but my question is we need to expedite the production now.

For our livestock producers, obviously we have got to work on markets, on competition, on transparency.

I think it is very important that they are voluntary, and it is not a one-size-fits-all.

You have raised royalty rates, and as a result, energy prices are higher.

It is vitally important that we recognize what it really costs to grow a crop.

It seems to me that for these programs to work they need to be farmer friendly.

But you are not putting them up for lease. You not only are blocking development, you have raised royalty rates.

Why are you blocking development on land that has high potential for energy development?

Producers over and over tell me that crop insurance is their No. 1 risk management tool.

One size does not fit all.

Since less than 20 percent of the farm bill now actually supports our producers, is it not vitally important that we make sure that it is adequate to support those producers that produce the highest quality, lowest cost food supply?

If we need it, I am going to be there working with you.

For our livestock producers, obviously we have got to work on markets, on competition, on transparency.

Sir, I agree with the investment, but my question is we need to expedite the production now.

The idea that somehow they would have to subsidize somebody who makes three times as much money just because their credit score was better than that person just makes zero sense to me.