Farm state Republicans appear skeptical about RFK amid his quest for HHS confirmation

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. will be asked to explain some of his beliefs about farming and food production by Republicans who are protective of the agricultural industry in their states. This could stand in the way of a smooth confirmation if he doesn't manage to address their concerns. 

"They've got to be able to use modern farming techniques, and that involves a lot of things, not only really sophisticated equipment, but also fertilizers and pesticides. So, we have to have that conversation," Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., told reporters. 

"I'm always going to stand up for farmers and ranchers."

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