I am very excited to have the opportunity to discuss the role of American agriculture abroad in the ways that we can both support our farmers and producers here domestically, and also affirm our global leadership in assisting in…

fertilizer prices are 40 percent higher than they were before the invasion, clearly making a strong and obvious connection.

So, could you give an update on this program, how it pertains to the funds that have been directed for meat and poultry processing, and how many awards have gone out so far?

I am curious kind of in a broader scale if you could speak to some of the role of USDA or USAID in helping Ukraine rebuild its agricultural capacity.

I am on the phone almost daily with my European Union partners.

Failure to act and extend these waivers will mean more hungry kids, higher costs for parents, and a lot of confusion and lack of planning for school districts across the country.

These programs are critical for combating climate change and improving access to land.

We appreciate Members of this Committee engaging with each other on this momentous piece of legislation.

A significant increase in conservation funding is the quickest strategy to immediately increase conservation adoption.

This bill does not offer the entire solution, but an important step in that direction.

I am grateful to the witnesses for being here, and Mr. Chairman, I yield back.