John Hoeven

Sir, I agree with the investment, but my question is we need to expedite the production now.

For our livestock producers, obviously we have got to work on markets, on competition, on transparency.

If we need it, I am going to be there working with you.

Since less than 20 percent of the farm bill now actually supports our producers, is it not vitally important that we make sure that it is adequate to support those producers that produce the highest quality, lowest cost food supply?

It is vitally important that we recognize what it really costs to grow a crop.

Producers over and over tell me that crop insurance is their No. 1 risk management tool.

Why are you blocking development on land that has high potential for energy development?

Are we providing the assistance in terms of the weapon systems requested by Ukraine to end the conflict?

Sir, I agree with the investment, but my question is we need to expedite the production now.

It's a draft proposal, but essentially if we're going to make contractors track their emissions on the weapon systems they make as well as from their suppliers, aren't we starting to prioritize, I guess, emission standards over weapons…

For our livestock producers, obviously we have got to work on markets, on competition, on transparency.

I think it is very important that they are voluntary, and it is not a one-size-fits-all.

If we need it, I am going to be there working with you.

It is vitally important that we recognize what it really costs to grow a crop.

Producers over and over tell me that crop insurance is their No. 1 risk management tool.

Since less than 20 percent of the farm bill now actually supports our producers, is it not vitally important that we make sure that it is adequate to support those producers that produce the highest quality, lowest cost food supply?

You are blocking the development on lands that can produce energy at a time when gasoline prices are higher.

You have raised royalty rates, and as a result, energy prices are higher.

Why are you blocking development on land that has high potential for energy development?

Sir, I agree with the investment, but my question is we need to expedite the production now.

One size does not fit all.

Producers over and over tell me that crop insurance is their No. 1 risk management tool.

For our livestock producers, obviously we have got to work on markets, on competition, on transparency.

If we need it, I am going to be there working with you.

Since less than 20 percent of the farm bill now actually supports our producers, is it not vitally important that we make sure that it is adequate to support those producers that produce the highest quality, lowest cost food supply?