Bobby Rush: “I want to thank you, Madam Chair. And welcome, Administrator Verma.”

It's imperative we safeguard both these program titles for our national security and the economic viability of U.S. farmers and ranchers.

I am continually concerned about the impact of any new costs on our nation's farmers and, specifically, the energy costs as it relates to minority farmers and consumers.

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for this outstanding hearing this morning.

I am extremely interested in member cooperatives, and I am looking forward to ways to expand ag co-ops to urban areas.