Austin Scott actually said...

Over the last several weeks, the Agriculture Committee has held a series of hearings in preparation for crafting the next farm bill.

Given the downturn in the farm economy and the erosion of cash reserves, securing credit has been a challenge for many, but especially for p...

These hearings have shown that producers nationwide have been experiencing a steady decline in net farm income over the past 4 years.

In addition to providing access to credit, we must ensure that the agricultural credit policies currently in place are working and providing...