We are doing everything we can to help our Gulf Coast producers recover from the affects of Hurricane Katrina, ... The assistance announced today is an important component of USDA's efforts and our commitment to help farmers and ranchers rebuild their operations.
"Michael Owen "Mike" Johanns" is a former United States Senate/United States Senator from Nebraska, serving from 2009 to 2015. He served as the Governor of Nebraska from 1999 until 2005, and he was chair of the Midwestern Governors Association in 2002. In 2005, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as the United States Secretary of Agriculture/Secretary of Agriculture, where he served from 2005 from 2007, becoming the fourth Nebraskan to hold that position.
Born in Osage, Iowa, Johanns is the graduate of Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and Creighton University School of Law. He began his career as an attorney working in private practice before he clerked for the Nebraska Supreme Court. Elected to the Lancaster County, Nebraska/Lancaster County Board as a Democratic Party (United States)/Democrat in 1983, Johanns served there until 1987, and was elected to the Lincoln, Nebraska/Lincoln City Council in 1988. In 1991, he was elected the 47th List of mayors of Lincoln, Nebraska/Mayor of Lincoln, and was reelected in 1995.
If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous politicians! More Mike Johanns on Wikipedia.These programs have helped thousands of producers recover from the devastating effects of severe weather in counties that have received a Presidential disaster declaration.
This report will provide the first USDA assessment of the effects of Hurricane Katrina on our farmers and ranchers, ... While it will take some time to determine the full impact of both the hurricane and drought, this report will give us some insight into the extent of the damage.
We want to send a signal as to what the farm bill will be so that producers can make decisions.
I'm pleased that USDA can offer assistance to farmers and ranchers who have sustained losses from Hurricane Katrina, ... This agriculture disaster designation will enable eligible producers to apply for low-interest emergency loans from USDA to help cover their losses. This announcement is a part of our commitment to help farmers and ranchers to rebuild their operations.
[USDA will re-enroll acres that have contracts expiring through 2010, including 16 million acres set to expire in 2007. Re-enrollment contracts will be offered for acres that] provide the highest level of environmental benefit, ... The vast majority of contracts that are not re-enrolled will be offered extensions.
I am encouraged by the resumption of grain movement along the Mississippi River just one week after grain transportation was virtually halted by Hurricane Katrina, ... Clearly, there is much work to be done but I am confident that remaining obstacles will be overcome to resume all activity in a timely manner. We are assuring our international customers that we expect minimal disruptions.
The CRP is a priority for President Bush.
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