[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 52 (Wednesday, March 22, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SALUTE TO OUR FARMERS AND RANCHERS DURING NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK

  (Mr. FLOOD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. FLOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute our farmers and 
ranchers as we celebrate National Ag Week.
  In Nebraska, we grow the food, fuel, and fiber we need to feed the 
world.
  We are known as the ``Cornhusker State'' and the ``Beef State.'' We 
are number one for cattle on feed, number two for ethanol production, 
and number three for corn exports.
  We are home to the four largest center-pivot irrigation manufacturers 
who help farmers efficiently apply water resources around the globe.
  These are just a few of the things that make Nebraska the number one 
ag State and the number one in the Nation for ag receipts per capita.
  We are also home to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Daugherty 
Water for Food Institute, which is leading the research we need to 
ensure that our world's natural resources support food security for 
years to come.
  As we celebrate National Ag Week, I would extend a heartfelt thank 
you to the farmers and ranchers who work hard and sacrifice each day to 
feed the world.

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