"One way to do that is promoting and encouraging careers and technical education to help us out here."
"I am really passionate about keeping young people in rural areas, but we have got to provide something for them."
"For the past two years, we have seen the negative effects of permitting delays on domestic energy production, and consequently, the high energy prices paid by American families and American industry."
"Americans' robust science-based pesticide regulatory system is essential to assuring consumers of the safety of pesticide products, which are vital in protecting our Nation's food supply."
"It is clear from the producer input we received on Tuesday, that Title I and Title XI of the farm bill need to be protected and strengthened."
"Access to credit, which I say all the time is what makes the world go round in our farming world."
"It is critical that we hear from producers directly to better understand their unique perspective and their needs."
"As the Ranking Member of the Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade Subcommittee I am pleased that we are holding this producer prospective on the farm safety net hearing."
"These challenges can have a significant impact on the viability of the American farmers, many of which operate on thin profit margins."
"Any proposal to decrease farm safety net resources are misguided and would not result in saving taxpayer dollars in the long run."
"We cannot go backward. We have to go forwards, and we have to build a bill that is reflective of the current conditions and for the next five years."
"we need to make sure that we have a farm bill that supports not only farmers but also the people that are in a part of their life where they need a hand up"