Adrian Smith: “I rise during National Agriculture Week, with yesterday being National Agriculture Day, to recognize the contributions…”

“I rise during National Agriculture Week, with yesterday being National Agriculture Day, to recognize the contributions of farmers, ranchers, and producers to our economy and well-being. Agriculture supports one in four Nebraska jobs and contributes more than $23 billion to our State's economy. I am very proud to represent Nebraska's Third District, now the number one agriculture district in the Nation. Our global economy presents great opportunity. Ninety-five percent of the world's consumers live outside the United States, and they all need to eat. As a result, we are seeing growing demand for Nebraska's agriculture products. Our State's beef exports reached a record high, $1 billion in sales, in 2014. The efficiency and forward thinking of our ag producers is making it possible to meet demand with fewer inputs and less waste. As founder and cochairman of the Modern Agriculture Caucus, I am committed to promoting scientifically based innovation and policies. On this National Agriculture Day and Agriculture Week, please join me in thanking the many producers working tirelessly to support our economy and help feed the world. ____________________”