Previous Weeks
New Day
February 4 2021
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We have a new President and a very closely divided House and Senate. Where are we going
from here? Today I will hit on some of the government decisions that will impact us.
To open I…
Agriculture and Climate
January 29 2021
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This is Randy Russell sitting in for my good friend Jack Block. And now for today’s commentary.
The Biden Administration and the Democratically controlled Congress have made…
Stimulus Package
January 21 2021
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When you hear this radio commentary, we will have a new President. Joe Biden will face a long and difficult list of challenges. Topping the list will be the Coronavirus and a $1.9…
President Biden’s Opportunity
January 13 2021
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I am so tired of these “peaceful” rallies that end up destroying property, looting, and burning flags and signs. We had a dozen of our large cities face this last summer and fall,…
A New Year and a New Day
January 7 2021
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Last year at this time we were expecting a pretty good year. But out of nowhere the Coronavirus appeared and hammered the whole world with infections and death. It is still…
Global Warming
December 31 2020
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We have our federal government funding bill passed and signed by President Trump and a generous relief package also. Now is the time to give up on the election challenges.…
Christmas
December 25 2020
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It’s Christmas. And the New Year is almost upon us. This year has been one for the books. The Coronavirus has upset everything. Millions of jobs have been lost. Some families…
USDA
December 16 2020
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After the election we all read about President Trump challenging the results. However, we also are reading about President-Elect Biden’s possible nominees for his cabinet. We…
Elections Impact
December 9 2020
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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.
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This is Randy Russell sitting in this week for my dear friend and former boss, Jack Block. I served as Jack’s Chief of Staff at USDA when he was Secretary. There is no better friend…
Transition
December 3 2020
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The transition to a new President and new team to lead our country is in process. However, Joe Biden will not step into the White House until January 20th. In the meantime, there…