Mike Conaway: “It simply doesn't make sense for us to restrict trade with Cuba.”

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.

The Farmers to Families Food Box Program (FFFBP) was the victim of a rushed process that included no engagement with current distributors and nonprofits and resulted in cherry-picked contractors who were not qualified.

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.

Given the effectiveness of the Food for Peace Program, I believe, and the support from stakeholders, it is clear and important that we maintain that bipartisan effort.