Frank Lucas: “We give the Americans the most abundant, safe and affordable food on this Earth.”

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Ranking Member, for holding this hearing, and the witnesses for agreeing to testify.

Folks back home are always very concerned about inflation and the period we have gone through lately.

The fact is the inflation is still running above the Fed's 2-percent target.

Before I yield to the gentlewoman from Iowa, I will simply note that like all legislative processes with the signature of the President on this piece of legislation, it will supersede the appropriated law. It will be straightforward. Mr…