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It is imperative that Congress not lose its sense of urgency as we push toward consolidation and reform.

I would like to see it become a national priority, because it is a national emergency. Every day 361,000 people die.

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.

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.