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Joseph Skeen: Once again in the affirmative, yes, it is important that the research be conducted in the field under real farm…

On the recordJuly 16, 1997
Once again in the affirmative, yes, it is important that the research be conducted in the field under real farm conditions for the best achievable and quantifiable results. Research in the field is where farmers will have quickest access to breakthrough technology.
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Joseph Skeen
Republican · New Mexico

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Discussing the importance of field research for agricultural technology.

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