Mike Conaway: “It seems to me you are putting the cart before the horse, and this is a classic ready, fire, aim approach.”

I want American farmers participating in this, and American people support these programs in large part because they think it is American-grown products that are being used over there.

I am grateful we have a new farm bill in place and a President who constantly stands up for the very Americans who provide our food and fiber.

I share Chairman Peterson's concerns over hemp. I am worried we have opened Pandora's box.

It is critical and absolutely crucial that food assistance and agriculture development efforts focus on building resilience.