One of the things I would like to follow up with you, one, this entire issue is I would love to have the data from the root cause analysis the USDA must have done in order to come to the conclusion for the actions that they have taken.

As we work towards the 2023 Farm Bill, we know that we have a lot of responsibility and that means doing great oversight and learning the lessons of what we were able to put into what looks like a very successful 2018 Farm Bill.

To say I disagree with those calls is an understatement.

This is the work this Committee should be doing as we prepare for the next farm bill.

I believe farmers are climate champions, but there is more to be done.

The Biden Administration has willfully chosen to take millions of barrels of oil from the global supply.

The work of Rural Development is vital to ensure that our rural communities have the resources they need to become resilient.

I am particularly grateful to you, Ranking Member Thompson, for your advocacy.

Quite shame on those who control the House floor for not giving us an opportunity to at least have a vote, right?

Without the safety net provided by the farm bill, many farmers would have been forced to exit the industry, putting the food supply at risk.

In order to stem this decline, we must have strong dairy policies in place that provides a safety net.

What role does the Department's Office of Chief Economist play in helping FNS make decisions related to policy and spending?