It is incumbent upon Congress to ensure our markets are fair and competitive.

It is imperative for this Committee to understand what you will need from Congress to be successful.

I wonder if you have consulted with Secretary Yellen on this proposal?

I appreciate your leadership.

I recently received USDA's response to a letter I co-signed in July requesting an increase to available supplies of sugar.

I get up every morning and I work hard on, not only conservation, but making sure that every person in this country that wants to benefit from USDA programs has that opportunity.

Great. Thank you so much, Madam Chair, and I want to thank Chief Cosby and Administrator Ducheneaux for joining us today.

We are getting rid of those barriers that exist.

I believe we can realize that goal by recognizing and supporting farmers and foresters for the climate-smart steps they are already taking.

Just as Federal farm conservation efforts were born in the 1930s as response to the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, we must continue to grow and enhance these programs.

To achieve net-zero agriculture emissions, the farm bill conservation programs run by NRCS and FSA are essential.