NSP Chairwoman France testifies before Senate Ag Committee
WASHINGTON (Feb. 5, 2025) — National Sorghum Producers Chairwoman (NSP) Amy France, a sorghum farmer from Scott City, Kansas, testified today before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. During the hearing on Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1, France discussed the financial challenges facing farmers, including rising production costs, extreme weather, and low commodity prices.
“Farmers are struggling with a combination of rising costs and unpredictable weather,” France said. “The current farm safety net is not enough. We need adjustments to Price Loss Coverage (PLC) reference prices and marketing loan rates to provide better support for sorghum producers.”
France also emphasized the importance of crop insurance, noting its crucial role in helping farmers cope with harsh conditions in the Sorghum Belt. She urged the Committee to strengthen the upcoming farm bill to ensure farmers’ long-term stability and financial security.
Read France’s full testimony at SorghumGrowers.com and watch the hearing here.
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National Sorghum Producers represents U.S. sorghum producers and serves as the voice of the sorghum industry coast to coast through legislative and regulatory representation and education. To learn more about NSP, visit www.sorghumgrowers.com.