What we on the Agriculture Committee know to be a vital support to ensure our farmers and ranchers don't lose their land because of the cyclical nature of production of agriculture, Trump's advisors view as, and I quote, 'especially egregious examples of what they think needs to be cut.'
McGovern criticizes Trump's advisors for wanting to cut essential agricultural support programs.
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We need a farm bill that gives them certainty as they work day in and day out to feed, fuel, and clothe us all.
Food security is national security, and food production acreage and food processing that is influenced through the purchase or theft of intellectual property, influenced by the Chinese Communist Government, is a significant risk.
I do feel that it is unfortunate that we did not hear from any members of communities, often low-income communities of color, who endure the cumulative impacts of the products and the practices under scrutiny today.
I find it a bit funny that we always hear about crop protection so much in our ag meetings, when we ought to be talking about protecting human health.
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