"Just like our friends in other parts of the cotton belt that produce upland cotton and are being harmed by the tariff situation with China, Pima cotton producers are also suffering due to lost market in China and quickly declining market prices."
"One of the farm bill provisions important to many California cotton producers and other cotton growers in the Far West region is the Extra Long Staple (ELS) or Pima Competitiveness Program."
"Well, I thank the gentleman from South Dakota. There are a number of us who still actively farm, so I appreciate that."
"It is tough times in farm country, and regionally, looking across the country and from a combination of natural disasters."
"I was pleased to hear this year of reports that WHIP+ is getting off to a pretty good start."
"Food is a national security item. A lot of folks take it for granted."
"I appreciate not only your time today, your preparation for being here, but also your service."
"it is the reason we need to get this USMCA agreement completed."
"I thank the gentlewoman. Her time has expired, and we all are sympathetic about the challenges that the states that have been subject to the flooding of the Mississippi River."
"They want access to markets. They want level, fair trade."
"California farmers disagree with that."