The only way that we can ensure the best possible application of these funds is by sticking to the peer-review process and making sure that congressionally designated programs satisfy the requirements that we have for best practices. The president made a strong call last night for Congress to avoid earmarking this program, and I think it's essential that we support him on this.

This amounts to a total of $50 billion in new investments in high-leverage, innovation-enabling research that will underpin and complement shorter-term and mission-oriented R&D performed by other agencies and the private sector.

The effort to reduce the deficit has an impact on all discretionary programs.

That is not the best use of taxpayer funds.

Modern Foods and Dwight Yoakam, as a team, have been very adept at creating innovative retail food products that zero in on the changing needs of the consuming public. The positive consumer feedback has been tremendous, it just shows we are moving in the right direction.

Our Philosophy is very simple. We combine product innovation with quality ingredients and outstanding customer service to create unique, great tasting food products that the whole family loves.

We're not responding to a threat, we're maintaining a leadership role.