Bruce Westerman actually said...

"We have a developing drought which is at really the worst time going to send a message to the market to draw down herd size."

"it is my highest priority that whatever policies we adopt around this issue be producer-focused, accessible, and not punitive."

"Farmers, producers, and ranchers in Iowa care deeply about conservation. They are the best stewards of their own land."

"Rural communities cannot continue to be left behind--their voices matter, their stories are important."