02/01/2022
https://congress.gov...
"As I travel throughout the 5th Congressional District, I continue to hear concerns from Louisiana farmers about the many challenges currently facing the agriculture industry."
"Rice farms experience the highest fertilizer cost increase, averaging $62.04 per acre."
"Traditional farm bill programs are not designed to react to these economic challenges."
"I ask that you examine the negative implications of reduced net farm income due to increased cost of production."