Jim Baird actually said...

"I firmly believe the extraordinary achievements in biotechnology over the past several decades have given our farmers and ranchers innovative tools to produce higher yields with less inputs as well."

"One specific example I've spoken of many times, is the capability we already have for animal feed ingredients that improve the sustainability and enteric emissions of livestock."

"I think this hearing marks an important step as this is our first hearing to review the Horticulture Title of the 2018 Farm Bill."

"What kind of legislation do we put in place to deal with it?"