I just appreciate the panel. It has been very informative.

Big supporter of our veterans' community. Big supporter of the underlying intent of this bill. I think it will go a long way hopefully to improving what our veterans deserve as far as small business opportunities.

I personally, I am a huge fan. I farmed for over 20 years.

These are public-private partnerships that allow us to leverage taxpayer dollars to help us feed the world.

Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. I appreciate having this hearing today.

What a great hearing. Tough times in our great country. It is nice to see positive influence.

Now that we are past the farm bill, which I enjoyed working with you on a lot and was a pretty decent piece of legislation, it is time to get back to meat-potatoes-type issues, things that make a difference on the ground every day in our…

First, I want to thank Representative Schrader for introducing H.R. 841, which has the bipartisan support of the entire Oregon Congressional Delegation.

I have also introduced H.R. 931 on behalf of The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to simplify the fee-to-trust process for them as well.

Specialty crops account for nearly 1/2 of all domestic farm gate value nationwide.

These challenges range from pest and disease issues to labor shortages to competition from foreign producers.