Our poultry industry is very consolidated, unlike that of other countries where chickens are raised in yards and inside homes. Our chickens, turkeys and eggs are raised in very controlled environments. |
So we've got a little bit of window here in terms of that supply issue, ... Today, we just don't have any information that we can provide in terms of what that situation is going to look like. I just would hate to even speculate. |
Soil surveys are the foundation for land conservation activities as well as private and commercial land development, ... Soil survey maps help to enable agricultural producers, conservationists, engineering firms, county and city planners, and others to make informed decisions concerning land use. Posting soil survey information on the internet is one more step in our effort to make information more accessible to the citizens we serve. |
The 2007 farm bill will affect America's entire agricultural community, so I believe our entire agricultural community should have a say in the process. I welcome input from across the nation about what is working and what we can do to improve farm policy. |
The Bush Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are now very supportive of renewable energy. |
The CRP is a priority for President Bush, |
The farmer in Central City, Nebraska, is feeling the impact of this. The farmer in Hope County, Iowa, is feeling this, |
The OIG report concludes there is no evidence that specified risk materials entered the food supply, ever. |
The thoroughness of this report demonstrates just how serious we are about addressing this incident and providing assurance to our trading partners that our system is among the best in the world. I believe our actions fully address the facts that led to this incident and provide added protections on a broader scale to prevent similar problems in the future. |
There are so many commodities in the affected areas, like rice, cotton, sugar cane, cattle and chickens, ... Many grains that are stored can't handle the heat and humidity. |
There has been $150 million to $200 million put into the hurricane recovery effort already, |
There is a lot of damage, ... This is my third visit to the area in the last few days and I can assure you that the Department of Agriculture is doing its part in the recovery effort. |
There is no justifiable reason for borders to be closed to U.S. beef, |
These programs have helped thousands of producers recover from the devastating effects of severe weather in counties that have received a Presidential disaster declaration, |
This funding will purchase emergency response vehicles, radio gear, warning sirens, improve public safety facilities and upgrade communications systems, ... While these requests were submitted and approved before hurricane Katrina struck, these funds will contribute to rebuilding efforts and to the long-term commitment of the Bush Administration to prepare our nation to respond to emergencies of any kind. |