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.
Jim Baird
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Jim Richard Baird is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Missouri's 4th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Baird has focused on agricultural issues during his time in office, advocating for policies that support farmers and rural communities. His background includes experience in agriculture, which informs his legislative priorities and initiatives. Baird has also been involved in various committees that address issues pertinent to his constituents in Missouri.
One program that has proven to be effective is the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program.
Republicans have emphasized working lands programs for the last 2 decades, even before it became popular in the conservation community.
the loss of the smaller farms is having an impact across our rural communities. Human loss, as well as drastic economic loss.
But, I think we are all concerned about the Ukraine. We also have tremendous respect for their extraordinary courage to defend their homeland.
I think we have been meeting with some of the best thought leaders, trying to really map what we will see occur here into the fall.
It is no accident that American agriculture set record exports in 2021 despite the supply chain logistics...
I think there needs to be an increase or a proportion of what goes to SNAP should come a higher proportion to the Tribes.
The Forward Pricing Program. There is a call for that to be included in the next farm bill.





