Bobby Rush: “May I inquire as to how much time is remaining on both sides. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois has 5…”

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.

During the hearing, I asked what I thought was a straightforward question: what policies would our expert panel made up of commodity group witnesses recommend to rectify both the historic and current discrimination too often faced by…

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

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