"As the veteran population continues to diversify, we must ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs is equipped to provide all those who have bravely served our great Nation with equitable, high-..."
"Good morning. We meet again as our farmers and ranchers back home continue to face tough times."
"An economy that is booming for so many others is still not providing much needed relief for many people in the agricultural industry."
"Today's American consumer tends to care more about where their food is sourced and how it is produced."
"We got to find a way to do guestworkers. It is a shame that--I didn't know it was 34 years of problems."
"It is imperative that Congress and USDA continue to work together to support farmers, ranchers, and consumers who seek out the organic seal."
"This is one of the reasons I am proud that we were able to complete the Farm Bill of 2018."
"The organic industry can trust that they do have allies in both Under Secretary Ibach's and Deputy Administrator Jenny Tucker's offices."
"One that I will highlight are some segments of the organic industry who think it is wise to disparage non-organic production practices."
"I am proud that the research title was an area that saw an increase in funding and several positive updates."
"Of particular importance to my State of Florida, the Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program, was reauthorized and funded."
"I am also proud that we secured important priorities for land-grant universities, including a new program to fund long-deferred maintenance projects."