Austin Scott actually said...

"In addition to providing access to credit, we must ensure that the agricultural credit policies currently in place are working and providing the liquidity producers need to meet day-to-day operating e..."

"Due to the current state of the rural economy, access to credit is even more essential to keeping farmers and ranchers producing a safe, affordable, and abundant supply of food and fiber for America a..."

"Given the downturn in the farm economy and the erosion of cash reserves, securing credit has been a challenge for many, but especially for producers just getting their start."

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