Dusty Johnson: “I wish today to state my support of the Senate farm bill and urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this measure. While…”

“I wish today to state my support of the Senate farm bill and urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this measure. While this bill is not perfect, I believe that it contains strong agriculture policy that will advance a number of initiatives important to Great Plains production agriculture and to farmers and ranchers across America. I would like to first thank my good friend from Iowa, Tom Harkin, who, as chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, shepherded this fine bill through the committee consideration process. Chairman Harkin has been considerate to the contribution of the Great Plains region to our nation's agriculture economy and national food security, and this product reflects that recognition. I am also pleased that this bill reflects many of the priorities that were shared with me not only in roundtable discussions in South Dakota with interested stakeholders, but also through letters, e-mails and phone calls from people in my home State.”