Richard M. Nolan: “It is imperative that Congress not lose its sense of urgency as we push toward consolidation and reform.”

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just want to thank the panel. It has been very revealing how important technology is for agriculture and the future of agriculture, and our ability to feed the world and to continue to grow and prosper.

The economy of the Great Lakes, if it were a nation by itself, would be the fourth most powerful economic nation in the world.

As ag data improves and has become more useful to farmers, there appears to be a widening gap among farmers, as well, that have access to this technology and those who don't.

I do want to voice my support for allowing Veterans who have faced extraordinary difficulty with Choice utilize the Traditional VA Care in the Community/Non-VA Medical Care Program.