Regulations are smothering U.S. farmers
The near total control by government of the fruit and vegetable production, with its compliance, fines and implied liability, is the reason why small farm operations are being bankrupted.
Veterans are heroes
Editor:I was troubled by the guest commentary of professor Arnold Oliver. (When I was in Vietnam, I was no hero; Nov. 14, 2013). What...
LETTER: Dairy exports a bright spot for milk producers
One out of every seven loads of milk is exported — that is one day every week that the total U.S. milk production is exported.
Obamacare: Frightening premiums for some
Editor:When I consider Obamacare’s initial blundering activity I picture a plane with flat tires trying to pick up speed for takeoff. And why am...
We have to learn to work for peace
Editor:Thank you Farm and Dairy for printing the “When I was in Vietnam I was no hero” guest commentary (Nov. 14, 2013). On Saturday...
Is beef checkoff working in your interest?
As an appointee to the 106-member Cattlemen’s Beef Board, I often wonder if we are spending your beef checkoff dollars in the best interest of beef promotion.
Dairy farmers caught between a rock and a hard place
Editor:Dairy farmers across the nation are once again left without effective farm bill legislation. Another year of hard work by dairy farm groups to...
Men’s breast cancer a concern, too
Editor:At a recent dedication of our mammogram room (now the Suzy Room ), I met with Executive Director Sean Shacklett, of Susan G. Komen...
Reader: People need educated about ‘wild’ animals
Editor:
There was an article in the local paper saying all 88 counties have to have a DWART — dangerous wild animal response team.
I went...
LETTER: Editorial unfairly singled out HSUS
Reader: I look my customers in the eye and they ask me what I feed my animals and how do I treat them. Customers — eaters — are asking these questions of us. They are trying to break down the wall of anonymity. We need to meet them halfway and tell them how their food is raised."
