Agriculture

OP-ED: FOSTERING A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY

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FOSTERING A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY    As the Member of Congress representing the United States Virgin Islands who serves on the House Agriculture Committee and as Chair of the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research, I am deeply invested in the development of our rural communities and providing support to…

Opinion: Reestablishing US Leadership in agricultural R&D

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Over the last year, America’s food and agricultural sectors have faced robust challenges. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for a more resilient food system, which is why I’m calling for an investment of at least $40 billion for agricultural research and infrastructure, as well as agricultural innovation. The U.S. is a world leader in agricultural production, but we need…