Agriculture
Wisconsin is home to the best agricultural products in the world. Thanks to Wisconsin workers and farmers, our state is a leader in the agriculture industry. Wisconsin is known for our dairy products, but we also rank first in producing snap beans for processing, cranberries, ginseng, dry whey for humans, and corn for silage. The agricultural sector supports thousands of jobs across the state.
In Congress, I've led efforts and helped pass legislation in support of Wisconsin farmers. I strongly supported the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA) and worked to get it passed and signed into law. USMCA increases dairy farmers' access to Canada's markets, creates a level playing field for American agricultural exports, and supports our workers and farmers in Wisconsin. I will continue to support our hardworking farmers in Southeast Wisconsin.
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WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) recently sent a letter to President Biden expressing serious concern about the record high cost of fertilizer impacting American farmers. The letter highlights U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Director Samantha Power’s comments saying we should “never let a good crisis go to waste.”
Malchine Farms in Waterford has experienced its share of challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the fluctuating prices of crops.
Those issues the owners discussed Monday with Rep. Bryan Steil, who represents Racine County in Congress.
Malchine Farms was also supposed to host a breakfast on the farm this summer, but that was canceled due to COVID. They are hoping to host it next year.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the House of Representatives passed Bryan Steil's amendment providing $5 million for the Dairy Business Innovation Initiative, a program that allows Wisconsin farmers and dairy businesses to modernize the industry. Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) joined Steil in his effort to adequately fund the program.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Bryan Steil released a statement following the announcement of an official agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA).
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WISCONSIN—Today, Bryan Steil joined Vice President Mike Pence at Uline in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin to promote the passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA).