Whether it's through some environmental regulation, clean air or clean water, or whether it's through endangered species or some aspect. I am very strongly supportive of the individual's private property rights. And I want the government to leave them alone, rather than to infringe upon them. Private property rights to people in the cattle business probably have as much of an interest in that as any other group and this group has been very active in promoting positive private property aspects. I have no qualms whatsoever about every farmer having to be for a clean environment and do everything that does not degrade the environment, but there should not be standards put in place that make it impossible for the independent producer to stay in business.
Food safety is an issue that concerns every food producer and consumer.
The beef industry has made dramatic improvements in beef safety over the past 5 years. Brian Baxter has the story. And the industry has really picked up on the research that these folks have accomplished, that producers have funded. And the things that we've been doing with the research that's been funded through checkoff dollars has helped people feel more confident and comfortable with beef.