2022

On the Farm

October 26 2022

Hello, everybody out there in farm country. This radio commentary is brought to you by the
National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association.
They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous rural
America. Thank you.

And now today’s commentary.

I was on the Illinois farm last week. We finished harvesting soybeans. I was so happy to be there
and have a chance to run the combine a little. Having farmed all my life, I just wanted to…



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Challenges

October 20 2022

Hello, everybody out there in farm country. This radio commentary is brought to you by the National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association. They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous rural America. Thank you.

And now today’s commentary.

I will be on the farm this week. Harvest is winding down. Corn and soybean yields are good – not a record but very much in line with expectations. Farmers face a perfect storm of…

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Food Security is National Security

October 13 2022

Hello, everybody out there in farm country. This radio commentary is brought to you by the
National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association.
They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous rural
America. Thank you.

This is Randy Russell sitting in for my good friend Jack Block.

And now today’s commentary.

Two recent events have gotten little attention in the national press, but could have a profound impact on U.S.…



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Issues

October 6 2022

Hello, everybody out there in farm country. This radio commentary is brought to you by the National Corn Growers Association, CropLife America, and Renewable Fuels Association. They are all friends, supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous rural America. Thank you.

And now today’s commentary-
Who would have predicted the devastation that hurricane Ian would have done to Florida, South

Carolina, and North Carolina. The tv pictures focused on homes, buildings, and…

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