Jim Baird

The things that we have heard here today I think are very important to the farm bill in 2023.

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.

Being shortsighted on policy improvements shortchanges the millions of households who depend on SNAP when their lives take a turn.

we must listen to our farmers, and we must continue a dialogue with industry and USDA, as we navigate that issue to identify the best approach to any changes as we move forward.

It is always insightful to me to hear from witnesses that are actually involved in the process.

It is important to hear from both USDA and stakeholders to learn what is working and what is not.

Some of my colleagues and I are concerned about the commitment this Administration is making to prioritize trade...

The organic dairy industry is an important economic engine in the Northeast and these farms serve as anchor businesses to many of our local rural economies.

I appreciate the opportunity to sit in on this important hearing.

It is clear that, as a Committee, we must build on these successes in order to continue to support our agriculture community.

the creation of DMC was an important part of the 2018 Farm Bill, and it is vital that we understand if there are ways to further improve this valuable tool so that it is working for our farmers and the American people.

Sometimes, good intentions--I am talking about government programs--the good intentions don't really end up helping the people that we would like to help in a manner that we would like to help.

Let us never, ever take it for granted.

The only way we are going to get these young people back to the farm is if we got high-speed internet.

Now, I want to commend the National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association for their work.

The next reauthorization of the farm bill presents an opportunity to review the program with the benefit of lessons learned during the temporary government shutdown of 2019 and the COVID-19 pandemic that began in 2020.

I always appreciate the witness being with us and having the opportunity to discuss the SNAP program.

We really appreciate all the witnesses here, and the expertise that you share with us, because you are on the front lines and the cutting edge of the industry, and agriculture is so important to our country, as well as the district I am…

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.

I want to work with the Department to return to and maintain the virtues of SNAP.

We need that research and an expedited regulatory approval process to support farmers' and ranchers' access to such technological innovations.

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

Another important program authorized in the Horticulture Title is the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program.

I will not prioritize climate over every other natural resource concern, period.

I think it is a general consensus that anytime you cook at home and you make your meals from fresh foods, that you are going to have healthier food outcomes than you would eating from fast food or from restaurants and stuff.