State Reaction to Ag relief package

Smith Commends Trump for Addressing Ag Concerns; Calls for More Trade Progress

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement after a White House event announcing federal support for agriculture producers impacted by ongoing trade disputes.

“I appreciate President Trump and his administration recognizing the challenges faced by American producers during ongoing trade negotiations. U.S. farmers and ranchers utilize world-leading practices to produce high quality food, strengthening our economy and national security. Through no fault of their own, producers have faced increasingly volatile market conditions in recent years due to weather, input prices, and unfair trading practices from our partners. 

“While supporting producers during this critical time is important, it is not a permanent solution. Nebraska farmers and ranchers dedicate their lives to producing because they want to sell their goods at home and abroad for a fair price. It is vital President Trump and his trade negotiators continue opening new markets and ensuring fair treatment of American agriculture around the globe. I appreciate the strong progress made by the administration so far, and I look forward to working with them to achieve additional agreements and ensure our partners fulfill their commitments.” 

Ricketts Releases Statement on Agricultural Relief Announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) released the following statement in support of the Trump Administration’s $12 billion relief package for American farmers:

“Agriculture is the heart and soul of Nebraska.  When agriculture does well, Nebraska does well. This relief provides temporary economic assistance while President Trump continues opening new markets for agricultural products.  I encourage Nebraska farmers to work with USDA and their local Farm Service Agency office to ensure their eligibility for the program.”

Fischer Attends White House Ag Roundtable, Releases Statement on USDA Farm Aid Announcement
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after attending today’s White House agriculture roundtable where President Trump announced the U.S Department of Agriculture’s farm assistance package:

“Today’s farm assistance package is welcome news as we work to get the farm economy back on track. I applaud President Trump and Secretary Rollins for stepping up to ensure that America’s ag producers have the support they need to feed and fuel our world. I look forward to continuing to partner with the administration to expand trade opportunities that will create strong markets for Nebraska’s ag products.”

Fischer’s colleagues, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, Sen. John Boozman (R-AR), and Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND), were also in attendance at the roundtable.