Kristi Noem actually said...

"I firmly believe that this activity should be rethought by your agency, your department and get into consultation with the agriculture industry."

"I want to thank you for making livestock disaster programs a priority, and getting those implemented."

"I believe that law says driving miles, and I hope that that is followed when you look at this list, in trying to become more efficient, and better serving the producers."

"If we can focus on northeastern South Dakota, and make sure that that district within NRCS is complying with the direction that you have given to them, that would be great."