"Another important program authorized in the Horticulture Title is the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program."
"I hope that the Biden Administration will work expeditiously to fill these vacancies."
"I do miss him. Aside from that, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member, I really appreciate having this hearing."
"Section 32 bonus buys are one of the most important tools in the toolbox to help specialty growers suffering from market imbalances."
"As we look at ARC, and the PLC, and otherwise relatively successful programs, do you feel that the reference prices have adequately kept up with the market trends?"
"What kind of legislation do we put in place to deal with it?"
"While digesters have tremendous potential for producers and our greater national climate mitigation efforts, I often hear how hindered their adoption can be."
"We need that research and an expedited regulatory approval process to support farmers' and ranchers' access to such technological innovations."
"I think this hearing marks an important step as this is our first hearing to review the Horticulture Title of the 2018 Farm Bill."
"The specialty crop industry is very diverse and includes fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops."
"food, the food that we grow in America, is a national security issue."