Aug 1, 2018 | From the President
We have entered a new era of trade dialogue. In fact, the tremendous amount of irony surrounding the trade debate (war) is so confusing, it is hard to understand the reality. We have organizations that supported trade, at all costs, as the only solution to create... Jun 29, 2018 | From the President, Latest News
Our state appears to be poised for some great growth again. Our energy industry, specifically crude oil, is seeing some large investments. Even the state has found value in using public dollars to help promote and develop this industry. There was an announcement in... May 31, 2018 | From the President, Latest News
I had a very interesting trip to Washington, D.C., in May. I was given the opportunity to present input on the merger between Monsanto and Bayer. The meeting was with Barry Nigro, U.S. deputy assistant attorney general, and others from the Department of Justice’s... May 1, 2018 | From the President, Latest News
Is agriculture becoming a forgotten industry? Does the success of family farmers and ranchers, who produce more than this country consumes, allow them to be taken for granted? Can we only get public policy action when we are in crisis and farm income is being cut... Apr 5, 2018 | From the President, Latest News
I am going to make a statement that certainly “cannot” be challenged. Trade is extremely complicated and has potential repercussions that impact our whole economy. Furthermore, anyone who believes free trade is possible is only kidding themselves. It is interesting... Mar 2, 2018 | From the President, Latest News
For those who haven’t farmed or grew up on a farm, it’s hard to explain the impact of farm stress on an individual and family. There are a thousand things to worry about: uncertainty of weather and markets, input costs, yields, livestock, operating loans, etc. Most of... 