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Lubbock, Texas – Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) hosted West Texas ag producers and stakeholders for a forum focused on agriculture. The conversation, held at the FiberMax Center for Discovery in Lubbock, focused on Arrington’s critical work securing emergency disaster relief for farmers in the end-of-year funding bill, what to expect under the new leadership of USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and President Donald Trump, and updates on Arrington’s efforts fighting for farmers and ranchers in Congress.


“Great conversation today with producers from across West Texas discussing the big issues effecting agriculture and Rural America,” said Chairman Arrington. “West Texas is the backbone of this nation, feeding, clothing, and fueling America. However, the last 4 years of self-inflicted disasters have ravaged our producers with skyrocketing input costs and rock-bottom commodity prices. Fortunately, a new day has dawned in our country, and I am excited to continue serving alongside President Trump, Secretary Brooke Rollins, and our unified Republican Conference to Make Agriculture Great Again!”

"Representative Arrington has been a strong advocate for agriculture, working to ensure that sorghum farmers have the resources they need to succeed.” said Tim Lust, National Sorghum Producers CEO. “We appreciate his leadership in supporting policies that strengthen rural communities and look forward to working with him to make an effective safety-net through a new Farm Bill a reality in 2025. With historic drought and record inflation challenging farmers across the country, it is critical that we prioritize certainty, accountability, and long-term viability to protect the future of American agriculture."

“The Texas Corn Producers Association commends Chairman Arrington for his leadership.” said David Gibson, Texas Corn Producers Association Executive Vice President. “We are hopeful for his advocacy for agriculture and work to address the severe economic challenges facing farmers in his district, state and across the nation, while safeguarding our food supply.”

Additional Ag Resources:

• Arrington Praises President Trump’s Reciprocal Trade Plan
•  Arrington Congratulates Brooke Rollins for Being Confirmed as USDA Secretary
•  Arrington celebrates passage of disaster relief for farmers amid stalled Farm Bill talks
•  Arrington Urges Trump to Boost WTX Cotton Exports
•  Congressman Arrington: Why I oppose the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge expansion
•  Arrington Celebrates His Legislation to Name Ports-to-Plains Corridor “I-27” Being Signed into Law

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