"I also want to thank the Majority for starting these hearings for the next farm bill."
"At this time, USDA has received state-reported QC data for the first half of FY 2022."
"I have been watching the proceedings, and listening, and I really appreciate the panelists for being with us today, and all of the thoughtful questions that Members have asked."
"I hope that you are committed to those biofuels, because they are part of the solution for climate change."
"the Majority's push through the partisan $2 trillion package that picks the winners in EVs at the expense of my district's farmers and biofuels producers."
"I agree with Mr. Cooper that liquid fuels are still here to stay, but because of that, biofuels will play an important role in reducing carbon emissions."
"Discussions of lower carbon emissions must include, and enhance, the use of biofuels."
"I am a little concerned about some of the efforts the Majority has that don't recognize that biofuels have been an important part of the role in reducing our greenhouse emissions."
"Taking care of our rural communities and ensuring that they have what they need to thrive benefits the ag economy, but it also benefits the rest of the country."
"I also would like to recognize Ranking Member Thompson for any opening comments he would like to make."
"I think that we need to continue to make sure that we are recognizing and promoting the biofuels as something that is a part of our entire ag economy and part of that carbon emissions reductions."
"I urge the state to reconsider this harmful mandate."