Bobby Rush: “I want to thank you, Mr. Chairman, and, Mr. Chairman, I want to welcome our esteemed witness.”

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…

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

What specific policies would you recommend to combat the historic and current discrimination too often faced by Black and Brown farmers in your respective industries?