EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS CONGRATULATE CONGRESSWOMAN CRAIG ON BEING ELECTED RANKING MEMBER OF HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Association of Equipment Manufacturers Senior Vice President Kip Eideberg issued the following statement after Congresswoman Angie Craig's (D-Minn.) election as the Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee. 

"The Association of Equipment Manufacturers congratulates Congresswoman Angie Craig on her election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee. Rep. Craig’s leadership and dedication to advancing policies that strengthen American agriculture, support rural communities, and promote innovation make her well-suited for this important role. 

Equipment manufacturers' continued success depends on policies that support farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. We are greatly encouraged by Rep. Craig's track-record of working in a bipartisan manner to advance policy that drives innovation and ensures the long-term growth and success of American agriculture. 

We stand ready to work with her to pass a new 5-year farm bill that encourages the adoption of precision agriculture technology, strengthens our global supply chains, and continues to invest in rural America."