tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post1119687366895960258..comments2024-02-02T05:45:33.724-06:00Comments on Incoming: John Phippshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-64694369921734704732009-06-26T18:37:08.413-06:002009-06-26T18:37:08.413-06:00ND
Your comments just sounds like ABG syndrome to...ND<br /><br />Your comments just sounds like ABG syndrome to me. Mostly conspiracy myths and nothing of real substance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-1740532647377359132009-06-26T16:56:51.454-06:002009-06-26T16:56:51.454-06:00John,
Speak for yourself. I don't feel embarr...John,<br />Speak for yourself. I don't feel embarrassed at all. Perhaps you don't know the origins of the word watermelon (in regards to environmentalists). It refers to that group of activist that were heart broke when the Wall in Berlin was torn down. They found new meaning in the enviro community. With efforts such as working for climate change, they are once again able to rail against Capitalism and the free market. John, I know we are on the same side on this issue. My problem is that I take it very seriously and have been working to defeat it. I guess that your blog, appeared to me as as, taking to lightly, the total ramifications of this legislation.ND farmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-67621793280286788072009-06-26T13:05:56.875-06:002009-06-26T13:05:56.875-06:00ND:
Perhaps the tone of my original post encourag...ND:<br /><br />Perhaps the tone of my original post encouraged your remark, in which case we have both embarrassed ourselves.John Phippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-56129297150276731552009-06-26T12:20:18.609-06:002009-06-26T12:20:18.609-06:00John,
I am extremely disappointed by the parochial...John,<br />I am extremely disappointed by the parochialism shown by the Ag sector.<br />I am a farmer who could benefit from offsets re. no-till.<br />More importantly I am truly concerned about the future of our country and what this Bill could do to it. This Bill is nothing more than an energy tax to appease the watermelons who support BO.ND farmernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-37683269544528163352009-06-26T11:07:02.992-06:002009-06-26T11:07:02.992-06:00Sentiment is not an intelligent approach to climat...Sentiment is not an intelligent approach to climate change. For the sake of coming generations actions have to be real and effective. <br />By great good fortune, no-till is that and good farming. It does require a new approach and learning new ways of thinking and farming. <br />One pass seeding improves soil health and builds healthy soil. Look at Duane Beck's work and the bottom lines of farmers who have adopted his methods. <br />No-till discipleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-62618921705515291182009-06-25T07:12:46.229-06:002009-06-25T07:12:46.229-06:00Rick/anon:
I know I am all by myself on this one,...Rick/anon:<br /><br />I know I am all by myself on this one, but I really think this is bad for all.<br /><br />I remain skeptical that the no-till (or whatever practices pertain) will a) be legitimate carbon offsets b) be rigorously enforced.<br /><br />If the payment is trivial few farmers will bother - no offsets will be produced. If it is a significant sum - let's say $50/A the kvetching of lotsa-tillers will get wriggle room in the regs, IMHO.John Phippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03245790061133614986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-24355369865153633862009-06-24T21:22:25.444-06:002009-06-24T21:22:25.444-06:00John, I gotta agree with Rick Pace. Or perhaps i...John, I gotta agree with Rick Pace. Or perhaps it was merely that your sarcasm was showing. IMHO when push comes to shove AFTER the law is written, the regulations will require real no till to get a check, as the orders come down from the White House to USDA. If that is the case, very few farmers north of the Mason-Dixon will/should accept the long term liability in exchange for $10 - $20 per acre per year from the gov.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27951078.post-70339434144066440142009-06-24T14:09:03.977-06:002009-06-24T14:09:03.977-06:00John,
I became aware of the change in the carbon ...John,<br /><br />I became aware of the change in the carbon offset oversight and went to your blog to see if you had commented.<br /><br />Why the cynicism? Do you reflect the sentiment in the midwestern farm community?<br /><br />I was discouraged by your comments.<br /><br />Rick PaceRick Pacenoreply@blogger.com