I have heard from the Senator from Iowa and the Senator from North Dakota that their States are so dependent on agriculture. It is difficult for me to comprehend. In Nevada, we grow garlic, a few potatoes, and lots of alfalfa. The States of Iowa and North Dakota are two examples. I heard the Senator from North Dakota say over 40 percent of the economy of the State of North Dakota is agriculture related. Iowa is a huge part of that economy.
Discussing the economic dependence on agriculture in Iowa and North Dakota.
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