Bobby Rush: “I thank the gentleman, and I want to thank all the witnesses for your patience and for your participation in today's…”

As such coins melted down so horrifically to cause concern for the rest of the industry.

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

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.

We on the Agriculture Committee have a special and unique mission to try to help solve the problem of Black farmers in our nation.