12/05/2023
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"the USDA's Economic Research Service put out a report in March predicting an up to five percent increase in food prices this year."
"I think, while we have not discussed it too much this morning, tapping into the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust is one step that could have an immediate impact."
"We are going to have to look at other resources with the Commodity Credit Corporation and others to provide funding to optimize American farmers and ranchers."
"thank you to Secretary Vilsack, thank you to President Biden for stepping up during this pandemic and providing additional assistance"