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Senator Marshall Advocates for USDA Relocation and Agricultural Trade Reform

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Senator Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, recently spoke on RFD-TV's Market Day Report, discussing the USDA's relocation efforts, President Trump's trade deals, and his legislation to bring farmers more clarity, the Clear Waters Act. Marshall emphasized the importance of getting government employees closer to the people they serve, citing the USDA's reorganization plan to move 2,000 employees out of Washington, D.C. to different parts of the country, including Kansas City. He expressed his excitement about the relocation, highlighting the potential benefits of having USDA workers closer to their customers, including being able to attend local events and developing stronger relationships with farmers and ranchers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The USDA plans to relocate approximately 2,000 employees out of Washington, D.C. to different parts of the country, with Kansas City being one of the destinations.
  • Senator Marshall supports the relocation effort, citing its potential benefits for getting government employees closer to the people they serve.
  • Marshall plans to introduce legislation to clarify the definition of navigable streams under the Clean Water Act, providing certainty for farmers and ranchers.
  • He also aims to pass the Clear Waters Act, which would define navigable streams and provide clarity for landowners on what constitutes a navigable waterway.
  • Marshall has expressed concerns about the impact of regulations on farmers and ranchers, stating that "farmers and ranchers are the best environmentalists" and citing their efforts to reduce environmental impact through precision agriculture techniques.
  • He supports President Trump's trade deals, citing their potential to increase agricultural exports and create jobs.
  • Marshall has expressed frustration with the current labeling of dairy products, advocating for clearer labeling to distinguish between dairy products and plant-based alternatives.

Statistics:

  • 2,000: The number of USDA employees planned to be relocated out of Washington, D.C.
  • 6%: The percentage of USDA employees in Washington, D.C. who were working outside of offices until January or February of this year.
  • 90%: The reduction in water drift from fields achieved through modern precision agriculture techniques.
  • 1972: The year in which the Waters of the US regulation was first implemented.
  • Three: The number of navigable streams in Kansas.

Sources:

  • Senator Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, press release, "Senator Marshall: Let's Get Government Employees Closer to the People They Serve"
  • RFD-TV, Market Day Report, featuring Senator Roger Marshall.

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