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Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in support of the U.S. beef industry after a coalition of governors toured BPI’s South Sioux City facility:
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after the Department of Labor (DOL) responded to a December 16 letter requesting they reevaluate a proposed rule which would restrict youth involvement in agriculture:
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement in commemoration of National Agriculture Day:
Our nation faces unprecedented economic challenges, and rural communities are certainly not immune. Agriculture plays a critical role in the economic outlook of Nebraska, and certainly our country and the entire world. In fact, the typical Nebraska farmer feeds 155 people per year, a great source of pride for our state.
Washington, DC – Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) has announced the first in a series Farm Bill Listening Tour stops to hear from constituents and answer questions about the future of agriculture policy.
As we close the book on 2011, there is no question political brinksmanship prevented opportunities for America to move forward. There were, however, consequential, bipartisan accomplishments which will benefit the country. One area where Republicans and Democrats, Congress and the White House were all able to come together was advancing an aggressive trade agenda.