Washington, Feb. 9 -- Congressman Vicente Gonzalez issued the following press release:
Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary, Brooke Rollins, scheduled visit to the Rio Grande Valley today:
"In addition to facing escalating operational expenses and trade volatility stemming from the Administration's tariff policies, South Texas agricultural producers must also navigate severe water shortages and the approaching threat of the New World Screwworm along the southern border. While I'm pleased the Secretary of USDA is on the ground to hear directly from those impacted in our community, these ongoing issues will continue to require an all-hands-on-deck...