Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding Election of Thune as Senate Majority Leader

LINCOLN, NEB. - "Nebraska Farm Bureau would like to congratulate South Dakota Senator John Thune on his election to be the next Senate Majority Leader. Senator Thune has been a steadfast supporter of farm and ranch families, and we are excited to get to work on passing a new Farm Bill, preserving the many expiring tax provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and providing necessary regulatory oversight and relief. We look forward to working with Majority Leader Thune to help ensure a bright future for farm and ranch families across Nebraska and across our wonderful nation."

The Nebraska Farm Bureau is a grassroots, state-wide organization dedicated to supporting farm and ranch families and working for the benefit of all Nebraskans through a wide variety of educational, service, and advocacy efforts. More than 55,000 families across Nebraska are Farm Bureau members, working together to achieve rural and urban prosperity as agriculture is a key fuel to Nebraska's economy. For more information about Nebraska Farm Bureau and agriculture, visit www.nefb.org.