By Mike Stranz, NFU government relations representative During his speech to a joint session of Congress on September 8th to unveil the Jobs Bill, President Obama stated the concern of many Americans: “The question is whether in the face of an on-going national crisis, we can stop the circus and actually do something to save … Read More
Month: September 2011
Don’t Blame Farmers for High Grocery Prices
By Roger Johnson, NFU President For too long, many have argued that utilizing ethanol means choosing between food and fuel for Americans. This is a false choice. We have more than enough corn to properly feed America and still fuel it. The rising grocery prices we have seen recently are not due to increased demand … Read More