Monthly Archives: September 2007

Did you know U.S. consumers spend just 10% of their disposable income on food each year? Consumers in other countries spend much more on food. Indonesia spends 55% of their disposable income on food, and China spends 26% while Japan … Continue reading →

http://www.fb.org/index.php?fuseaction=newsroom.newsfocus&year=2007&file=nr0911.html American farmers are currently at a disadvantage in Peru and Colombia because U.S. products entering these countries receive tariffs, while the products they ship to the U.S. are duty free. A pending trade agreement with Peru would increase the … Continue reading →

Today I had the opportunity to testify before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works. I testified on the health and environment effects confined animal feeding operations may or may not have to human health and the environment. I … Continue reading →