Did anyone catch the World Climate Summit broadcast from Bali? WOW. The United States is at the table. This is good as we indeed need to play a role. In fact, I'd say we play a leading role.

Climate change is a real hot topic at this point and the issue presents some opportunities for a wide range of interest groups. For example, have you noticed the beating agriculture has taken? Particularly when it comes to livestock. Several interest groups are using the climate issue to attack meat as an important part of the human diet.

While these discussions are being held thousands of miles away, they will indeed impact American Agriculture Producers. Not only should we monitor developments, we should be in regular communication with representatives through Farm Bureau and the White House.

The voice of agriculture must be heard.