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

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?

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…

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

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

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

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.

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.

One size does not fit all.

It seems to me that for these programs to work they need to be farmer friendly.

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

But you are not putting them up for lease. You not only are blocking development, you have raised royalty rates.

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

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

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?

The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and the Line 5 Tunnel Project.

You recognize and agree that it is important work, correct?

The Army Corps of Engineers is conducting an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and the Line 5 Tunnel Project.

This is an incredible project and frankly do you consider this, the Red River Valley Flood Protection Project, really a national model and are you committed to completing it and getting it done on time and as planned?

I helped write the legislation. I am not guessing on this one.