The future of healthcare security should include flexibility from the federal government to allow us to serve the state's most vulnerable citizens.

This is an exciting time for farmers and ranchers of all types and sizes as agriculture is a bright spot in the American economy. In 2011, agricultural exports hit a record high and producers saw their best incomes in nearly 40 years.

There are children with dreams counting on us.

The food pyramid is very complicated. It doesn't give you as much info in a quick glance as the plate does.

Over the past two years, the Obama Administration and USDA have worked to build a foundation for sustainable economic growth in rural America. At the center of our vision is an effort to increase domestic production and use of renewable energy.

One out of every 12 jobs in the economy is connected in some way, shape or form to what happens on the farm.

Food is a fairly significant aspect of my life. I have struggled mightily with food. With my weight. And I'm conscious of it. So I have a sensitivity to people who struggle with their weight.