Comments for Texas Ag Talks http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org Talking food, fiber and fuel in the Lone Star State. Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Comment on New Texas Monthly barbeque editor faces meaty decisions by Park place http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/new-texas-monthly-barbeque-editor-faces-meaty-decisions/#comment-17976 Park place Mon, 20 May 2013 20:00:54 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=1819#comment-17976 There is a very small place in Grahm Texas called The Lost Cafe that I have to say is the best i've had in Texas. Black's was good, and I like Ironworks in Austin, but The Lost Cafe takes the cake, so to speak. There is a very small place in Grahm Texas called The Lost Cafe that I have to say is the best i’ve had in Texas. Black’s was good, and I like Ironworks in Austin, but The Lost Cafe takes the cake, so to speak.

]]> Comment on Texas Farm Bureau will fight for private property rights by Si Cook http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/texas-farm-bureau-will-fight-for-private-property-rights/#comment-17925 Si Cook Thu, 16 May 2013 20:31:07 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=2014#comment-17925 Well said Billy. It is easy to be indifferent about this subject UNTIL you are personally affected. As our population grows, so does the chance of be affected by a "taking for the public good." Unless we continue to insist on fair treatment for private property owners, the only true property rights we may have left will be to pay the taxes! Well said Billy. It is easy to be indifferent about this subject UNTIL you are personally affected. As our population grows, so does the chance of be affected by a “taking for the public good.” Unless we continue to insist on fair treatment for private property owners, the only true property rights we may have left will be to pay the taxes!

]]> Comment on Storm’s aftermath offers lessons on crop insurance by Suzie Wilde http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/storms-aftermath-offers-lessons-on-crop-insurance/#comment-17880 Suzie Wilde Mon, 13 May 2013 19:52:00 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=2009#comment-17880 Insuring crops in Texas is such a risky business that if a farmer paid the full premium for their coverage, the premium would almost equal the coverage. If you had a $200,000 home, would you $160,000 per year to insure it? Most likely not. To keep the food on the grocery shelves, we have to keep the Family Farmer in the field. Crop insurance does just that and we must keep it strong and affordable. Insuring crops in Texas is such a risky business that if a farmer paid the full premium for their coverage, the premium would almost equal the coverage. If you had a $200,000 home, would you $160,000 per year to insure it? Most likely not. To keep the food on the grocery shelves, we have to keep the Family Farmer in the field. Crop insurance does just that and we must keep it strong and affordable.

]]> Comment on Animal rights group prepares death warrant for Texas exotic wildlife by Amanda http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/animal-rights-group-prepares-death-warrant-for-texas-exotic-wildlife/#comment-17825 Amanda Tue, 07 May 2013 15:44:14 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=301#comment-17825 Illogical idiocy. These are the animal rights groups that need to become educated on conservation efforts and not base decisions on feelings. They are hurting conservation efforts by not educating themselves. Sigh.... Illogical idiocy. These are the animal rights groups that need to become educated on conservation efforts and not base decisions on feelings. They are hurting conservation efforts by not educating themselves. Sigh….

]]> Comment on Reflections in a Rain Puddle by KATHY FULLER http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/reflections-in-a-rain-puddle/#comment-17809 KATHY FULLER Mon, 06 May 2013 19:53:36 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=1975#comment-17809 Si, for me it was looking over the garden, amazed at how much greater results I get from a good rain shower from heaven than all my work at irrigating from the well. I can water from the well enough to keep the vegetable plants alive, but let the Lord send a good shower, and I swear those plants start smiling and growing right before my very eyes! And I too, have a tin roof on my back porch.... where the dog, the cat, and I smile and watch the garden praising God for the wonderful rain. Si, for me it was looking over the garden, amazed at how much greater results I get from a good rain shower from heaven than all my work at irrigating from the well. I can water from the well enough to keep the vegetable plants alive, but let the Lord send a good shower, and I swear those plants start smiling and growing right before my very eyes!
And I too, have a tin roof on my back porch…. where the dog, the cat, and I smile and watch the garden praising God for the wonderful rain.

]]> Comment on Reflections in a Rain Puddle by Gene Hall http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/reflections-in-a-rain-puddle/#comment-17808 Gene Hall Mon, 06 May 2013 19:22:10 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=1975#comment-17808 I can't muster a smart-aleck remark, Si. I appreciate sharing your pleasure in a good rain. Glad they are not extinct yet. gh I can’t muster a smart-aleck remark, Si. I appreciate sharing your pleasure in a good rain. Glad they are not extinct yet.
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]]> Comment on Americans should be free to trade and visit Cuba by Gene Hall http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/americans-should-be-free-to-trade-and-visit-cuba/#comment-17807 Gene Hall Mon, 06 May 2013 12:43:31 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=1912#comment-17807 Well okay Fred, not much to argue with there. Of course, Castro replaced a regime every bit as corrupt and totalitarian as his. And there are regimes around the world with soiled human rights reputations. We trade with a bunch of them. So why this embargo against a regime with few resources to make mischief while trading with all the others. Thanks for posting. This issue deserves to be discussed. - Gene Well okay Fred, not much to argue with there. Of course, Castro replaced a regime every bit as corrupt and totalitarian as his. And there are regimes around the world with soiled human rights reputations. We trade with a bunch of them. So why this embargo against a regime with few resources to make mischief while trading with all the others. Thanks for posting. This issue deserves to be discussed. – Gene

]]> Comment on Americans should be free to trade and visit Cuba by Fred Krapf http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/americans-should-be-free-to-trade-and-visit-cuba/#comment-17803 Fred Krapf Mon, 06 May 2013 06:43:20 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=1912#comment-17803 Fidel Castro is a controversial and divisive world figure, lauded as a champion of anti-imperialism, humanitarianism, socialism and environmentalism by his supporters, but viewed as a dictator who has overseen multiple human rights abuses by his critics. :^ My own website <http://healthmedicinelab.com<B> </B> Fidel Castro is a controversial and divisive world figure, lauded as a champion of anti-imperialism, humanitarianism, socialism and environmentalism by his supporters, but viewed as a dictator who has overseen multiple human rights abuses by his critics. :^

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]]> Comment on HB 2748 is bad news for eminent domain in Texas by Gene Hall http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/hb-2748-is-bad-news-for-eminent-domain-in-texas/#comment-17800 Gene Hall Sun, 05 May 2013 22:16:56 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=1956#comment-17800 Martin, thanks for adding your perspective. Texas Farm Bureau has never said that NO action should be taken. A few amendments to this bill or the Oliveria bill might be viewed differently. However, this bill, 2748, reduces this process to practically a "drive by" status. A little basic respect for these landowners and a close look at internal procedures would not hurt the pipeline industry. We heard too much of "we are taking it because we can" or there to not be some substance to it. Thanks for the post. We may have more opportunity to discuss. Martin, thanks for adding your perspective. Texas Farm Bureau has never said that NO action should be taken. A few amendments to this bill or the Oliveria bill might be viewed differently. However, this bill, 2748, reduces this process to practically a “drive by” status. A little basic respect for these landowners and a close look at internal procedures would not hurt the pipeline industry. We heard too much of “we are taking it because we can” or there to not be some substance to it. Thanks for the post. We may have more opportunity to discuss.

]]> Comment on HB 2748 is bad news for eminent domain in Texas by martin http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/hb-2748-is-bad-news-for-eminent-domain-in-texas/#comment-17799 martin Sun, 05 May 2013 21:04:39 +0000 http://txagtalks.texasfarmbureau.org/?p=1956#comment-17799 There are other considerations not being brought here. Yes I work for a pipeline company and yes we have the right of eminent domain, but it is I promise you used as a means of last resort. Most of the problems encountered are NOT with small land owners but with land owners who are trying to keep their smaller neighbors gas from going to market. When condemnation procedures begin, it is nasty for all concerned There are other considerations not being brought here. Yes I work for a pipeline company and yes we have the right of eminent domain, but it is I promise you used as a means of last resort. Most of the problems encountered are NOT with small land owners but with land owners who are trying to keep their smaller neighbors gas from going to market. When condemnation procedures begin, it is nasty for all concerned

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