“I was proud to vote for the Farm Bill, a long-overdue piece of legislation to support our farmers and ranchers and strengthen our rural economies. This critical bill includes countless programs that will help our Missouri agricultural sector, assist family farms, and bring down costs throughout the country. The St. Louis region is the midwestern hub for agriculture traffic up and down the Mississippi, with numerous national agribusiness companies headquartered here locally, employing thousands of Second District residents.
“The Second District has more than a thousand family farms participating in all kinds of farming and ranching. Whether it is a cattle farm in Franklin County, poultry operations in Warren County, a soybean farmer in St. Louis County, or a local winery in St. Charles County, the Second District is home to the finest agriculture producers who will benefit from passage of this Farm Bill.
“Missouri farmers and ranchers have one of the most important jobs in our nation, they put food on the table for American families. I am always proud to be their champion in Congress so they can continue focusing on that vital job free from an overbearing government.
“Our work is not finished. I led my Midwest colleagues in fighting to secure a vote on nationwide, year-round sale of ethanol – which is massive for our Missouri corn growers. It supports our farmers, lowers costs at the pump, and strengthens American energy independence. When this issue was almost pushed to the back burner, I said absolutely not. After multiple hours of negotiations with House Leadership and my colleagues, I secured a commitment to bring this bill to the floor as early as next week. Missouri is a top agricultural state in this country, and I will always fight for our farmers.”
Source : house.gov