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Ag Day
March 12 2009
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Another year completed. Spring just around the corner and “Ag Day†is the celebration of the week.
I hope the whole nation takes note of the remarkable contribution that the…
Scary Times
March 5 2009
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supporters, and allies of a healthy farm economy and prosperous rural America. Thank you.
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Most years in the first month, I make predictions for the year ahead. There is so much uncertainty
right now, my crystal ball is fogged over. To me, there are a lot of questions…
The Blame Game
February 25 2009
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Last week, I talked about the outrageous lawsuit seeking 32 million dollars from an Arizona rancher who apprehended at gun point 11 illegal immigrants illegally crossing his property…
Property Rights
February 18 2009
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The erosion of personal property rights is a serious concern for a lot of people in our country. We have reached a point where you really don't know what to do if an intruder enters your house…
Where Secretary Vilsack Stands
February 11 2009
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I called Secretary Vilsack last week and wished him well. Secretaries of Agriculture are never lacking for challenges. I inherited a grain embargo that was killing our farm economy. He has a…
The Recession
February 4 2009
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Every day, there is more discouraging news about our economy. We are losing jobs. Personal savings is evaporating. Of course, the natural reaction for individuals is to tighten our belts,…
Cuba 2008
January 28 2009
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President Barack Obama has promised change. Some of that change may prove to be good and some perhaps not so good. However, one change that I hope he initiates will surely be positive. We…
Commercial Agriculture Under Attack
January 21 2009
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We have a new President. Congratulations, President Obama. As is always the case, those that support and help to elect the President expect to get their priorities addressed. That is the…
The New Year
January 14 2009
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If we look back over our shoulder to last year, we can hardly believe it. Oil prices went out of sight to near $150 per barrel and then plunged to just over $30. Grain prices shot up and…
Governor Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture
January 7 2009
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It's a new year and we'll see what it brings. Barak Obama will be in the White House and Tom Vilsack will be at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
I was encouraged when Governor Vilsack…
