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On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
I think there is obviously--given the current state of the ag economy, I think there is the need for a conversation about how many acres in CRP is appropriate.
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Tom Vilsack
Democratic · Iowa

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Vilsack emphasizes the need for discussion on CRP acres due to the ag economy.

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