WASHINGTON — Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday in introducing a resolution recognizing National Agriculture Day and the importance of the agriculture industry across the United States.
Smith partnered with Missouri Congressman Mark Alford and California Congressman Jim Costa to designate March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day.
“On National Agriculture Day we celebrate and show our gratitude to America's ag producers for their continued efforts to feed, fuel, and clothe our nation and the world… The agriculture industry is the backbone of the economy in communities throughout rural America, including those in Nebraska’s Third District which leads the country in agricultural production. Today, I am proud to partner with Congressmen Alford and Costa to recognize the essential role farmers and ranchers continue to play in America’s success,” said Smith.
Alford emphasized the role of producers, saying, “Our farmers and ranchers around the clock all year to feed, clothe, and fuel the world… Agriculture is the cornerstone of communities across Missouri and all of America. I’m pleased to partner with Congressmen Costa and Smith to get our farmers and ranchers the recognition they deserve.”
Costa also highlighted agriculture’s national impact, stating, “Agriculture is the backbone of our nation, and the hardworking farmers, ranchers, dairymen, and women of the San Joaquin Valley, and across the country deserve our recognition and support every day… National Agriculture Day reminds us that food security is a national security issue. Our farmers feed much of the world, strengthen our economy, and protect our country.”
The resolution recognizes agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States and is backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Reps. Rob Bresnahan, Juan Ciscomani, David Rouzer, Andrea Salinas, Pete Sessions, Gabe Evans, Julia Letlow, Rick Crawford, Daniel Webster, Randy Feenstra, Zach Nunn, Austin Scott, Andy Harris, Tracey Mann, Brad Finstad, Mary Miller, Angie Craig, Robert Aderholt, and John Rose.
Earlier in the day, Smith also marked National Agriculture Day, saying, “Today, on National Agriculture Day, we’re reminded just how vital our farmers and ranchers are, not only to Nebraska, but to our entire country… While the challenges ahead are significant, so is the strength of our agricultural community… We will rebuild. We will support one another. And we will come back stronger—because that’s the Nebraska way.”