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Read. Follow. Verify.House Agriculture Committee Hearing: The Importance of Trade to U.S. Agriculture
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
The House Committee on Agriculture held a hearing on March 18, 2015, to examine the role of international trade in the U.S. agricultural sector. Industry leaders testified on how export markets impact farm income and the production of key .
The hearing highlights the economic reliance of U.S. farmers and ranchers on international markets, where exports account for nearly one-third of total U.S. farm income.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Farmers and Ranchers
Their income and production levels are directly tied to international trade policies and export demand.
Agricultural Trade Associations
These organizations represent the interests of producers in policy discussions regarding international trade agreements.
Key Facts
- Exports account for approximately one-third of total U.S. farm income.
- For specific commodities including cotton, tree nuts, rice, and wheat, over 50% of total U.S. production is exported.
- The hearing took place on March 18, 2015, in Room 1300 of the Longworth House Office Building.
- The committee received testimony from representatives of the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Pork Producers Council, National Milk Producers Federation, and United Fresh Produce Association.
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- A comment was submitted on behalf of David Sanchez, Vice President of the Northern New Mexico Stockmen's Association.
- A letter was submitted by Philip Ellis, President of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
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High Export Dependency
The hearing highlights that for several major U.S. crops, over half of all production is destined for international markets, indicating a high structural dependency on trade.
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