John Block

How Do We Prevent A Repeat Of The 1980’s Farm Crisis
How Do We Prevent A Repeat Of The 1980’s Farm Crisis
A recent Ag panel discussed the farm economy of three decades ago, and compared to today.  And as Rod Bain explains, those panel members also talked about what it will take to prevent another 1980s farm crisis.       If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com...
How Does The Ag Economy Prevent A Repeat of the 1980’s?
How Does The Ag Economy Prevent A Repeat of the 1980’s?
The current farm economy isn't great.  But what can be done to ensure the Ag economy of 2019 does not mirror that of the 1980's?  That was the focus of a recent panel made up of Ag leaders past and present.   "I had two farmer friends of mine in my county," said former John Block, Agriculture Secretary during the Reagan Administration.  "They got in...