When people have asked me about the farm bill I have said, 'Well, we flip the coin. The games have not begun yet,' but now they have.

I ask unanimous consent that Hubert Couch and James Causey--interns in my office--be granted floor privileges until May 4, 2023. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

I come before the Senate this afternoon to discuss the U.S. Navy's ability to deter conflict in the Pacific. As China's navy has grown, ours has shrunk, and we are running out of time to tilt the balance of power back toward the United…

Access to credit, which I say all the time is what makes the world go round in our farming world.

It is clear from the producer input we received on Tuesday, that Title I and Title XI of the farm bill need to be protected and strengthened.

As the Ranking Member of the Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade Subcommittee I am pleased that we are holding this producer prospective on the farm safety net hearing.

The farm bill commodity and crop insurance programs have a significant return on investment, and they do keep our food supply abundant and affordable.

As the Ranking Member of the Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade Subcommittee I am pleased that we are holding this producer prospective on the farm safety net hearing.

These challenges can have a significant impact on the viability of the American farmers, many of which operate on thin profit margins.

It is critical that we hear from producers directly to better understand their unique perspective and their needs.

It is critical that we hear from producers directly to better understand their unique perspective and their needs.

The farm bill commodity and crop insurance programs have a significant return on investment, and they do keep our food supply abundant and affordable.

These challenges can have a significant impact on the viability of the American farmers, many of which operate on thin profit margins.

Any proposal to decrease farm safety net resources are misguided and would not result in saving taxpayer dollars in the long run.

We cannot go backward. We have to go forwards, and we have to build a bill that is reflective of the current conditions and for the next five years.

As the Ranking Member of the Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade Subcommittee I am pleased that we are holding this producer prospective on the farm safety net hearing.

we need to make sure that we have a farm bill that supports not only farmers but also the people that are in a part of their life where they need a hand up

It is critical that we hear from producers directly to better understand their unique perspective and their needs.