[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H1127]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                         FARMERS NEED CERTAINTY

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise to highlight the 
Agriculture Commodities Price Enhancement Act.
  Input costs for our farmers are astronomically high right now, 
whether it be fertilizer, seeds, or labor, not to mention the 
volatility of the current world food market.
  On top of this, the past year was one of the worst years for farmers 
in North Carolina, between the impacts of drought and Hurricane Helene 
and other factors beyond their control.
  Our farmers need some certainty that they will be able to farm next 
year if their crops are not bringing in enough income to provide for 
their families.
  The Agriculture Commodities Price Enhancement Act directly addresses 
this by increasing reference prices for key commodities grown in 
eastern North Carolina and across the United States.

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