On the recordJune 23, 2011
opening statement
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Holden delivered opening remarks at the session.
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It is vital that we protect our natural resources while also supporting our agricultural economy.
We made changes in the 2008 Farm Bill, such as streamlining agricultural research by establishing a National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Congress has taken many positive steps to ensure a viable biofuels industry.
I hope this hearing will provide a good review of the implementation of agricultural research programs since we passed the farm bill in 2008.