I think that's incredibly important.

The program is focused on rural America.

we recognize full well the nature of agriculture could be difficult tomorrow. There does need to be a strong safety net.

The USDA looks forward to working with the Congress in evaluating proposals for dairy policy reform.

Scientific research is essential for achieving [our] goals. To promote American innovation, new discoveries, and new industries, we continue to target and focus additional research dollars in key areas, like biofuel feedstocks, livestock…

We will invest in research to spur innovation, promote exports, support renewable energy and conservation, and enhance critical infrastructure in rural communities.

Will these reductions be easy? No. If I had my druthers, I'd like to live in a world where we had unlimited resources and we didn't have to deal with these issues.

Wood has a vital role to play in meeting the growing demand for green building materials. Forest Service studies show that wood compares favorably to competing materials.

A major emphasis has got to be on reducing the barriers that exist to many of our products, specifically beef in China, Japan, Taiwan.

My hope is that the Korean free trade agreement is submitted as soon as possible.

We have developed a different approach on biotechnology from an international perspective.

Two things that concern me most are access to credit and capital in rural America and whether or not we are actually going to have a generation of farmers to replace those who are now averaging 57 years of age.