Washington, Dec. 8 -- Congressman Doug LaMalfa issued the following press release:
Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) released the following statement after President Trump announced an economic assistance package for American farm producers:
"I appreciate the Trump Administration for taking important action to protect farm country," said Rep. LaMalfa. "American agriculture is faced with skyrocketing input prices and rising labor costs and is in much need of assistance. This year we achieved monumental successes for farming via H.R 1. We increased the Death Tax exemption so that family farms can stay in families. We achieved wins in the Farm Bill like crop insurance reforms and updated reference prices. Importantly, passage of the Secu...