Ricketts Hosts Agriculture Roundtable in West Point with Chairman Boozman; Focuses on Wins for Farmers and Ranchers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) hosted a Working Families Tax Cuts roundtable in West Point, Nebraska to discuss the critical issues facing Nebraska's farmer and ranchers. Senator Ricketts was joined by Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR).

"Agriculture is the heart and soul of what we do in Nebraska. Family farms and ranches are the backbone of our communities," said Sen. Ricketts. "During the roundtable, I heard about the critical issues Nebraska farmers and ranchers are facing. Chairman Boozman and I had the chance to share how the Farm Bill, renewable fuels, and the Working Families Tax Cuts will strengthen Nebraska agriculture. We're expanding investment in rural communities, restoring regulatory certainty, and putting more money in the pockets of farmers and ranchers. This is how we keep supporting the Good Life."

"Hardworking farm families have faced three straight years of challenges including low commodity prices, high input costs, increasing inflation and extreme weather," said Sen. Boozman. "These pressures have placed producers under severe financial strain. The good news is that we have their backs. Senator Ricketts helped deliver historic investments in Nebraska agriculture and supported farmers and livestock producers through the Working Families Tax Cuts. I look forward to continuing our work together to strengthen the industry and make sure the agricultural community has the resources it needs to continue feeding, fueling, and clothing the world. Hearing directly from Nebraska producers is critical to fulfilling that commitment."

The discussion focused on the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts on the next generation of Nebraska agriculture and other ag policy-related topics.