Jim Baird: “Trade is a critical component of the U.S. Ag economy, and foundation of many current agricultural markets.”

I rise to honor Phil Deckard, the former mayor of Martinsville, Indiana, who passed away at the end of last year. Phil dedicated 57 years of his life to public service and leadership in Morgan County and served four terms as the mayor of…

Unfortunately, due to a district commitment, I was unable to cast five votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted: YEA on Roll Call No. 182, Kelly, PA Amendment No. 3 to H.R. 6192; NAY on Roll Call No. 183, the Motion to Recommit…

I rise today to honor Martinsville Police Chief Rick Lang, who is retiring from the Martinsville Police Department this month after over 50 years in law enforcement. He first became a law enforcement officer in 1974 and has spent most of…

Our adversaries are buying up our farmland. I mentioned that. The U.S. is currently losing 175 acres of farm and ranchland every hour for housing and other industries. The reduction in the amount of land for sale is contributing to the…