Congressman Flood Salutes Nebraska’s Farmers and Ranchers during House Floor Address

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mike Flood recently delivered short floor remarks saluting Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers during National Agriculture Week. Video of the remarks can be found by clicking here. News outlets are welcome to use the footage for their reporting purposes. The full text of the speech is below. 

Mister Speaker, I rise today to salute our farmers and ranchers as we celebrate National Agriculture 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 have made 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 ag week, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the farmers and ranchers who work hard and sacrifice each day to feed the world.

And I yield back.