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Eric Sorensen: “The substantial increase in reference prices for southern…”

Featuring: Eric Sorensen, Democratic | U.S. House, Illinois, District 17

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Sorensen Gives Opening Remarks in House Agriculture Committee During Farm Bill Markup

Published | Video Starts at 02:45

So my number one priority is to take what I hear from my constituents and fight for them right here. But that means that The substantial increase in reference prices for southern states does nothing to help my farmers back home. I believe we need to level the playing field for Midwestern producers who are more susceptible to drought, flash flood and heat. I have made it crystal clear since day one. (02:45–02:54)

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Asserts that increased reference prices for southern states do not benefit his district's farmers.

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