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Football
December 12 2019
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On November 28 we celebrated Thanksgiving. Christmas will be here before you know it. Christmas trees will be decorated with lights and gifts all around. Here in the United…
Farm Economy and More
December 4 2019
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I want to cover some trade issues today, but first let’s take a look at our farm economy.
It’s better than it was last year – better than it was the year before. $92 billion net…
Thanksgiving
November 28 2019
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Today, I have a number of subjects to talk about. The Trade War with China
seems to be a priority every week. The Congress passed a bill with overwhelming
support…
Challenges We Face
November 21 2019
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I have a number of subjects I will put on the table today. I want to open by reporting that I thought the National Association of Farm…
Issues at NAFB
November 14 2019
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After I record this week’s radio commentary, I will head for the airport to fly straight to Kansas City to attend the Farm Broadcasters Convention. There is no…
Trade Deals
November 7 2019
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All we hear about are the trade deals we can’t get completed. Our new agreement with Mexico and Canada (USMCA) sits in limbo without Congressional approval. We…
Congressional Circus
October 31 2019
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The U.S. ag industry is riding a rough road right now. President Trump says a Phase I “trade deal with China is ahead of schedule.” If we can get that done,…
Bring ‘Em Home
October 24 2019
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Kurdish fighters are moving to North Eastern Syria. Turkey is moving in to their position. U.S. Troops are pulling out of that region of Syria and for two…
Rough Road We Ride
October 17 2019
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America. Thank you.
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We are all quite aware that the Ag Industry has had it tough the last 3 or 4 years. Let’s look at what we have experienced. Some of these numbers come from Successful Farming…
This and That
October 10 2019
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The meat industry in the U.S. has been shaken by the explosion of fake meat. Go into your favorite fast food restaurant and you can order a burger that’s not meat. It tastes like…