"Dairy farms in the U.S. have the lowest greenhouse gas emissions of all our global competitors."
"Cattle ranchers have reduced emissions per pound of beef by more than 40 percent."
"the Administration has yet to fill the Under Secretary of Trade and Foreign Agriculture Affairs position, and the Chief Agriculture Negotiator has not been filled."
"Making sure Americans are fed remains a shared and critical goal for this Committee, I think for most people in Congress."
"Those who are vulnerable and need food should have access to it."
"Trade is obviously a very key driver in Iowa's economy."
"My constituents understand that trade is a lifeblood for U.S. farmers."
"I represent the 4th District in Iowa. This is probably one of the largest ag industries in our nation."
"Some of our farmers who have been able to guarantee fertilizer availability for next planting season have also reported prices being quoted to them that are six times higher than 2021."
"The consolidation of the cattle industry is one of the most critical issues in my district."
"I want to call the Committee's attention to the current market conditions facing cattle producers in Iowa and across the United States."
"I cannot tell you how crucial this is. We have current independent cattle producers that will probably not be in business in the next 6 months if we do not get this rectified."