Mike Johanns
Mike Johanns
Michael Owen "Mike" Johannsis a former 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 Secretary of Agriculture, where he served from 2005 from 2007, becoming the fourth Nebraskan to hold that position...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth18 June 1950
CountryUnited States of America
acting agreements beef export failure food importance matter meet partner safety swiftly trading
While this is a not food safety issue, this is a unacceptable failure on our part to meet the requirements of our agreements with trading partner Japan. As I said, we take this matter very seriously, recognizing the importance of beef export markets. We are acting swiftly and firmly.
approved bush commitment contribute efforts emergency facilities funding funds hurricane improve katrina nation prepare public purchase radio rebuilding requests respond response safety submitted upgrade warning
This funding will purchase emergency response vehicles, radio gear, warning sirens, improve public safety facilities and upgrade communications systems, ... While these requests were submitted and approved before hurricane Katrina struck, these funds will contribute to rebuilding efforts and to the long-term commitment of the Bush Administration to prepare our nation to respond to emergencies of any kind.
beyond bring date enhanced extend reluctant safe
I have just been very reluctant to even set a date as to when we would bring that to a close, ... It's safe to say the enhanced surveillance is going to extend beyond the end of December.
approach ask bill concern considered current describe expressed farm farmers fulfill giving perhaps programs purpose risk safety truly whether
I describe the current farm bill as perhaps the most high-risk approach we could take for our nation's farmers and ranchers in the future, ... Some have expressed concern about giving up what is considered to be the current safety net. I ask you to contemplate the purpose of a safety net, and whether current farm programs truly fulfill that purpose for American agriculture.
issues safety attention
We're going to do everything possible to make sure that food safety is always paramount, and that we work with the industry as aggressively as we can to make sure that we're paying attention to the food-safety issues.
safety chains food-safety
Food safety involves everybody in the food chain.
great pick
It's really cool. Great to pick up dust,
central farmer feeling hope impact
The farmer in Central City, Nebraska, is feeling the impact of this. The farmer in Hope County, Iowa, is feeling this,
anticipate completing japan minister next process questions received responses
I indicated to minister Nakagawa that we received their questions and we are in the process of completing the responses. I also indicated that we anticipate submitting those responses to Japan next week.
apply assistance commitment cover disaster eligible emergency enable farmers help hurricane loans losses offer pleased producers rebuild sustained
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.
childhood concerned fewer generation level people
We are very concerned with the level of childhood obesity, ... We don't want this generation of young people to live fewer years than their parents.
borders closed reason
There is no justifiable reason for borders to be closed to U.S. beef,
expect farm fully key next player possibly result specific
We fully expect to be a key player in the next farm bill, ... could possibly result in a specific proposal.
literally loaded moving
Vessels are moving on the river. Vessels are being loaded today, literally as we speak,