"I firmly believe the extraordinary achievements in biotechnology over the past several decades have given our farmers and ranchers innovative tools to produce higher yields with less inputs as well."
"Another area I feel strongly that our farmers and ranchers stand the opportunity to find benefit for their bottom line as well as their sustainability efforts are through bioenergy technologies that t..."
"While digesters have tremendous potential for producers and our greater national climate mitigation efforts, I often hear how hindered their adoption can be."
"I think this hearing marks an important step as this is our first hearing to review the Horticulture Title of the 2018 Farm Bill."
"It is important to hear from both USDA and stakeholders to learn what is working and what is not."
"The specialty crop industry is very diverse and includes fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops."
"One program that has proven to be effective is the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program."
"Another important program authorized in the Horticulture Title is the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program."
"I hope that the Biden Administration will work expeditiously to fill these vacancies."
"The things that we have heard here today I think are very important to the farm bill in 2023."
"It is clear that, as a Committee, we must build on these successes in order to continue to support our agriculture community."
"Section 32 bonus buys are one of the most important tools in the toolbox to help specialty growers suffering from market imbalances."