"I love seeing so many women in agriculture witnesses."
"Like many sectors of agriculture, niche and specialty crop farmers throughout Louisiana continue to face challenges, whether that be labor shortages, increased input costs, availability of risk manage..."
"Drafting the next farm bill needs to remain at the forefront of our vital work, going forward."
"I am concerned by the findings which show steeply increasing input costs across the board for commodities."
"One reform could be providing these incentives directly on the SNAP EBT card to help at-risk populations."
"When reviewing the USDA nutrition programs, I believe it is essential to ensure they are adequately meeting the needs of families..."
"As our Committee considers the farm bill reauthorization, it is essential to ensure these funds are getting to the individuals they are intended for and need them the most."
"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."