If there are Members on the other side of the aisle who truly want to see a farm bill come to fruition this year, my door remains open to renegotiation from any partner willing to come to the table with a serious proposal and not more redlines.

I cannot reconcile, nor negotiate a bipartisan 900 page bill with a partisan 90 page summary.

Simply put, the lack of support for those that feed the world is unacceptable.

I am very proud of the work that the Chairman and the Committee has done on that.

Agriculture is not just an industry; it is the backbone of our economy and a cornerstone of our national security.

I am keenly aware of the environmental and economic challenges posed by abandoned and orphan wells.

I am tired of the politics and gamesmanship, and I know folks out in the countryside are, too.

The lack of support for those that feed the world is unacceptable.

opening statement

Good morning and thank you for providing the opportunity to share my support for H.R. 7053.

We are living through the largest 2 year decline in farm income in history.