Rep. Tracey Mann on Supporting Agriculture Research and Development in the Farm Bill

The Farm Bill and Agriculture Support

• 🇺🇸 House Republicans have focused on strengthening the farm safety net and providing relief to the agriculture community.
• 💡 The One Beautiful Bill Act updated reference prices, expanded crop insurance, and aimed to protect family farms from the death tax.

Importance of Agriculture Research and Development

• 🔬 The speaker emphasizes the need for Congress to pass a fiscally conservative 5-year farm bill that includes support for agriculture research and development.
• ⚠️ The devastating impact of disease outbreaks, such as HPAI and the potential threat of the new world screw, highlights the need for disease prevention.
• 🌎 Investing in agriculture research strengthens the food supply chain and national security, offering a strong return on taxpayer dollars.

Animal Health and Food Security

• 🏥 The Big First District is home to a renowned animal health corridor, focusing on disease prevention over outbreak control.
• 🔒 Prioritizing adequate investments in animal health research is crucial to prevent risks to food security when passing the next farm bill.
• ✅ The speaker urges the body to get the farm bill right and support these critical investments.