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rity and land conservation, we must also work to diversify and expand domestic sources of ethanol. While increased production and use of ethanol has helped advance the goal of energy independence, it has had the unintended consequence of sharply increasing costs for corn and other sources of feed. This in turn has negatively affected beef cattle, dairy and poultry producers. I believe it is important to invest in alternative sources of ethanol, such as switchgrass or corn stover, to alleviate these burdens.
The Farm Bill is more than just agricultural policy. For Virginia’s 47,000 farms, it is an investment in our rural communities that will help ensure their vitality and prosperity. Rural development
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