Bobby Rush: “A stunning power for an agency to arrogate to itself.”

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

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

I certainly want to thank you, Mr. Chairman. This has been a very, very informative hearing, and I thank you for it.

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