Saxby Chambliss: “I fully support H.R. 4461, because it provides funding for programs that will help assure the vitality of agriculture in…”

“I fully support H.R. 4461, because it provides funding for programs that will help assure the vitality of agriculture in Georgia. This bill allocates funding for essential programs, which allow further development and progress in food production. In addition, H.R. 4461 provides financial support for agricultural research that is crucial for finding solutions that will allow and promote more cost-effective production methods and higher quality results. By allocating funding for research, this bill will help resolve problems inhibiting productivity and development. More specifically, research in pest and disease control, such as nematode and tomato spotted wilt disease research, will enhance strategies used to combat crop yield losses. Funding is also included for the development of more efficient agricultural water usage that is critical to locations in south Georgia where agricultural water usage comprises 50% of all water consumed. Furthermore, the bill includes funding for the National Center for Peanut Competitiveness for research directed toward guaranteeing competitiveness for U.S. peanuts in the world market. Funding for poultry disease research is also important to explore diseases that limit and inhibit poultry production.”