Maryland lawmakers urge USDA to maintain Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, citing potential harm to farmers and agricultural innovation.
Quiver AI Summary
The Maryland congressional delegation, including U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, has expressed strong opposition to the proposed closure of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). They argue that such a closure would undermine agricultural innovation and harm farmers reliant on BARC's research, urging USDA to maintain the center's operations.
In a letter, the lawmakers highlighted various concerns, including the legality of closing BARC without Congressional approval, the risk of wasted resources, and the unique advantages BARC offers in agricultural research. They assert that closing the facility could jeopardize significant agricultural productivity in the Chesapeake Bay watershed and lead to the loss of critical research work.
The delegation calls for full transparency and a thorough analysis of the potential impacts of USDA's reorganization plan before any further action is taken. They seek to arrange a meeting with USDA officials to discuss these issues further.
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