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Debt Burden
July 9 2015
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And now for today’s commentary—
I pick up the New York Times this week – front page article headline: “Loads of Debt – Stifling debt continues to weigh on governments around the world.”
Even the liberal New York Times knows we can’t continue down this road. Greece is broke…
Pledge of Allegiance
July 2 2015
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And now for today’s commentary—
Listen to this message. It was my radio commentary 11 years ago – 4th of July 2004.
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible with liberty and…
Court Rules on Raisins
June 25 2015
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This week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the raisin Marketing Order program. It has been in place for nearly 80 years. Back in 2003, the government ordered California raisin growers to set aside 47% of their raisin crop. Mr. Marvin Horne…
Down on the Farm
June 18 2015
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And now for today’s commentary—
I am just back from the farm, but before I talk about that, I must say I am shocked that the House Democrats, by a wide margin, buried President Obama’s priority piece of legislation – Trade Promotion Authority. The part of the bill…
Bird Flu
June 10 2015
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And now for today’s commentary—
There is no industry more volatile or more uncertain than agriculture. The draught came and Texas and Oklahoma ranchers had to sell their cattle – not enough feed. Beef prices shot up. We still don’t have enough beef. The pork…
Issues of the Day
June 4 2015
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And now for today’s commentary—
This week, I want to look at a few high profile issues of the day.
Last month, President Obama recommended that Cuba be removed from the list as a state sponsor of terror. And last week, Cuba was officially removed from that list.…
GMOs Under Attack
May 27 2015
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And now for today’s commentary—
We can’t seem to silence or satisfy the loud scream of opposition to GE crops. The reason probably is that up until now we have ignored them. It’s time to stand up and set the record straight.
GE food is safe and even beneficial…
“COOL” Isn’t Cool
May 21 2015
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And now for today’s commentary—
As a farmer, we understand that if you have something that doesn’t work, you fix it. It will just cost you money if you ignore the problem. Somehow, the federal government doesn’t seem to understand that common sense fact.
The Country of…
TPA and Budget
May 14 2015
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It was disappointing this week to see the Senate Democrats reject Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). Only one Democrat voted for it. Only one Republican voted against it. (How is this for strange bedfellows?) President Obama was on the side…
Down on the Farm
May 7 2015
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And now for today’s commentary—
I was on the farm last week and early this week. My timing was right. I wanted to be there for the corn planting. We finished and started on soy beans. I have never seen the seeds go in the ground under better conditions. That rich, black dirt…
