Congressional oversight is a constitutional demand. We dedicate our careers to it, I have at least.

It is my belief that Congress should not continue to allow USDA to both authorize and appropriate for new programs.

Crop insurance is the most effective and best risk management tool.

Our review is not finished. We need to continue to look for ways in which we can create flexibility.

When it comes to agriculture trade, the concern I hear most from Iowans is access to Mexico's corn market.

I am glad you are on the job, now confirmed, because in your position you are going to be a lead advocate for U.S. farmers across the world.

As the former Chair of the Finance Committee I was glad to lead the effort for the USMCA, which ended up getting 89 votes.

Trade is way too critical for many States, including Iowa, and having a strong commodity market, and exports add that value to farmers' bottom line and Iowa's economy.

Unfortunately, we have seen some hesitation with the Biden administration in this area, and that is evident by the fact that our U.S. trade rep does not believe in free trade negotiations.

As the former Chair of the Finance Committee I was glad to lead the effort for the USMCA, which ended up getting 89 votes.

I am glad you are on the job, now confirmed, because in your position you are going to be a lead advocate for U.S. farmers across the world.

When it comes to agriculture trade, the concern I hear most from Iowans is access to Mexico's corn market.

Trade is way too critical for many States, including Iowa, and having a strong commodity market, and exports add that value to farmers' bottom line and Iowa's economy.

Unfortunately, we have seen some hesitation with the Biden administration in this area, and that is evident by the fact that our U.S. trade rep does not believe in free trade negotiations.

I am glad you are on the job, now confirmed, because in your position you are going to be a lead advocate for U.S. farmers across the world.

When it comes to agriculture trade, the concern I hear most from Iowans is access to Mexico's corn market.

As the former Chair of the Finance Committee I was glad to lead the effort for the USMCA, which ended up getting 89 votes.

Trade is way too critical for many States, including Iowa, and having a strong commodity market, and exports add that value to farmers' bottom line and Iowa's economy.