Jim Costa: “I know first-hand how dependent our county is on mining--and this morning I want to convey to you the implications of…”

This bipartisan bill changes the adjusted gross income for USDA disaster programs, including exempting the $900,000 AGI limitation.

I also rise today to honor the life of Dottie Jones, and what an incredible life it was. She lived 103 years, and she lived with passion and determination. A loving mother of four children and a lifelong friend, she peacefully passed away…

I think that farmers, ranchers, dairymen and -women are critical in so many different ways, but they are also stewards of the environment.

This bipartisan bill would create a standalone program for alternative manure management conservation practices for dairy producers, and support additional practices to help reduce methane efforts.