Jim McGovern

We have already seen the disruption of global grain and fertilizer markets.

Putin's war on the Ukraine has been horrific, and I think he is a war criminal.

USDA continues to work closely with USTR staff to consider all options available to ensure U.S. rice and wheat industries can compete in a fair, rules-based international trade environment.

I share your concerns about India's domestic support policies.

Last week, I authored a letter with Representative Crawford and 26 of our colleagues, urging you and Ambassador Tai to take action to reverse the trend of non-compliance by India.

Unfortunately though, I am concerned that actions and statements by the Administration in regard to cutting blended biofuels, retroactively lowering Renewable Volume Obligations, and heavily subsidizing electric vehicles over biofuels that…

As a supporter of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), I am growing concerned about Mexico's failure to honor its commitments regarding the treatment of agricultural biotechnology products.

I will certainly continue to be an advocate for U.S. farmers and ranchers and maximizing the health and profitability of their industries.

Customized assistance to these operations is needed now to help them identify opportunities to diversify products and markets, improve efficiency, and sustain their operations.

We applaud this announcement as a critical step in helping marginalized producers and entrepreneurs better access USDA programming.

In May 2021, I led 49 other Democratic Members of Congress in signing a letter calling for USDA to dedicate $300 million in relief funding for one on one business technical assistance for farms and food businesses.

Unfortunately for consumers and rural communities, the biofuels industry recently lost a court case which re-established an arbitrary EPA restriction on selling E15 during the summer months.

The pig's heart that Representative Hartzler mentioned that was going into a human being was somewhat genetically modified.

I am asking you what the current status is and how soon we think we can get that kind of support to our pork producers.

I just think that we think that the USDA needs to take a lead in developing a regulatory framework for animal biotechnology.

Even last fall, Representative Plaskett and I sent a bipartisan letter that was signed by 37 Members of the Committee.

Well thank you, and I look forward to working with you.

The U.S. Federal Government has much to learn from the indigenous peoples of this land.

I think we are all part of a great farm team, and when we are working together, every American family benefits, and the rural economy benefits.

We at USDA are focused on trying to insert and encourage that type of circular economy to be more prevalent in rural areas across the United States.

Climate change creates an opportunity for us.

One of the ways of making it more resilient is to create local and regional opportunities.

In terms of what Congress can do, obviously one thing you can do is to have a budget.

I think it is going to be important for us as we look forward to try to develop what is called a circular economy, in which the wealth is created and stays in rural areas.

I look forward to starting that process with our Members and with you, Mr. Secretary.