Sen. Boozman Column: Correcting the Agricultural Trade Imbalance
February 13, 2024
February 13, 2024
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column:
We can be proud of the contributions of Arkansas farmers and ranchers to feed and clothe the world. The Natural State is a major exporter of rice, soybeans, cotton and poultry. Agriculture accounts for nearly 25 percent of our state's economic activity, so it's critical we foster an economic environment to help these operations thrive. Trade is a critical component to that formula.
We can be proud of the contributions of Arkansas farmers and ranchers to feed and clothe the world. The Natural State is a major exporter of rice, soybeans, cotton and poultry. Agriculture accounts for nearly 25 percent of our state's economic activity, so it's critical we foster an economic environment to help these operations thrive. Trade is a critical component to that formula.