You have raised royalty rates, and as a result, energy prices are higher.
Sir, I agree with the investment, but my question is we need to expedite the production now.
Since less than 20 percent of the farm bill now actually supports our producers, is it not vitally important that we make sure that it is ad...
Why are you blocking development on land that has high potential for energy development?
One size does not fit all.
It is vitally important that we recognize what it really costs to grow a crop.
For our livestock producers, obviously we have got to work on markets, on competition, on transparency.
Producers over and over tell me that crop insurance is their No. 1 risk management tool.
If we need it, I am going to be there working with you.
But you are not putting them up for lease. You not only are blocking development, you have raised royalty rates.
It seems to me that for these programs to work they need to be farmer friendly.