In fact, because of their connection to the land, farmers do more to protect and preserve our environment than almost anyone else. They are some of t…

- Ike Skelton

The crises in North Korea, Iran, the Middle East, show how quickly things can change and how they can go wrong. We must be prepared. And right now th…

- Ike Skelton

We have global interests, potential threats from elsewhere, North Korea, Iran, Taiwan Straits and the like. We must be prepared for any future threat…

- Ike Skelton

Farmers in Missouri and across the country must comply with a variety of federal, state, and local regulations as they grow the crops and raise the l…

- Ike Skelton

Guard units in the U.S. are suffering severe equipment shortages which will affect their ability to respond to emergencies in their home States, such…

- Ike Skelton

The Government of Iraq also owes a debt to the American and coalition forces who are fighting the insurgency and helping put that country back togeth…

- Ike Skelton

Better treatment and detection methods have also improved the survival rate for people with cancer, and for the first time in history, this year the …

- Ike Skelton

Congress must make it clear that common animal waste will not expose farmers to liability under Superfund, while ensuring continued action to clean u…

- Ike Skelton

In addition to relieving patient suffering, research is needed to help reduce the enormous economic and social burdens posed by chronic diseases such…

- Ike Skelton