On the recordJanuary 19, 2022
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.
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congress.govAs I travel throughout the 5th Congressional District, I continue to hear concerns from Louisiana farmers about the many challenges currently facing the agriculture industry.
Letlow highlights farmers' concerns over rising production costs and stagnant rice prices.
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