Podcast appearances and mentions of Bill Northey

In this episode of the Strip-Till Farmer podcast, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we honor the life and legacy of the late Bill Northey with a look back at his keynote presentation from the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference about applying science and technology to improve strip-till operations.

In this somber episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, we celebrate the late Bill Northey as he speaks about his unexpected journey into agriculture policy and his passion for serving the industry. He discusses the impact of technology on ethanol production, the significance of engaging with communities in government roles, and the importance of agricultural organizations in advocating for industry needs. The episode serves as a heartfelt tribute to a dedicated industry leader. We ask you to keep his wonderful family in your prayers.    Bill H. Northey's Obituary: https://www.ilesfuneralhomes.com/obituary/William-Bill-H.-Northey/Urbandale-Iowa/1891792   Watch this episode on YouTube & Subscribe! https://youtu.be/HsqCU2zg4jc   Tickets available! Bulk Freight Conference 2024: www.bulkfreightconference.com   How can we pray for you? Email us: prayer@bulkloads.com     Check out our companies!    BulkLoads - https://www.bulkloads.com/ Bulk Insurance Group - https://www.bulkinsurancegroup.com/ Smart Freight Funding-https://www.smartfreightfunding.com/ BulkLoads+ (TMS): https://www.bulktms.com/

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Andy Eubank have the news including an update on a state bill that will prevent foreign ownership of farm land and Don Villwock reflecting on the life of Bill Northey. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says cool air that moved in over the weekend continues, and Friday corn and soybean markets worked lower all session. Brian Basting has analysis on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and Andy Eubank have the news including an update on a state bill that will prevent foreign ownership of farm land and Don Villwock reflecting on the life of Bill Northey. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin says cool air that moved in over the weekend continues, and Friday corn and soybean markets worked lower all session. Brian Basting has analysis on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Bill Northey, the former Iowa agriculture secretary and USDA leader, passed away in early February, leaving behind a legacy of farm policy leadership and influence on conservation agriculture. In this episode, brought to you by Yetter Farm Equipment, we're sharing Northey's keynote presentation from the 2015 National Strip-Tillage Conference about applying science and technology to improve conservation tillage practices.

Tuesday's Full Show: Today on The Big Show we remember the late Bill Northey, former Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. We hear some audio of Bill telling us about some of his proudest accomplishments. We talk with his successor, Mike Naig, Iowa Soybean Association's Grant Kimberly, Iowa Corn Growers Association's Rod Williamson, Iowa Pork Producers' Pat McGonegle, and farmer Bill Couser.

Sam Clovis calls Simon to do so.

Monday's First Hour

Monday's Second Hour: Bob continues live from setup day at the Iowa Ag Expo in Downtown Des Moines! The Director of Marketing for the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association, Cindy Feldman joins Bob to start the hour! She tells us about this year's show and how to save on the price of admission. Bill Northey joins David with information on the upcoming Agribusiness Association of Iowa Showcase and Conference! Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments closes the day with our look at corn, soybean, and livestock markets.

Secretary Bill Northey was raised among strong family figures who spent their careers farming and advocating for their peers in agriculture. He grew up understanding the importance of advocacy and what it takes to work with governments to create a more resilient future for ag. Listen as Secretary Northey explores his various roles in the industry, the challenges he's faced along the way, his advice for the next generation and his current role as CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa. Make sure you stay up to date on everything Stine by following us on all our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StineSeed  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stineseedco/ X: https://twitter.com/StineSeed

On Wednesday's AOA, we kicked off the show with a look at the August Meat Demand Monitor with Dr. Glynn Tonsor from Kansas State University. Then in Segment Two, it is the September episode of The Monthly Grind with the National Corn Growers Association. We talk about Sustainable Aviation Fuel and the role that corn can play as a feedstock with Sarah McKay and John Delmotte from the Market Development Action Team at NCGA. In Segment Three, we have a wide-ranging conversation with Bill Northey, CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa. Then in Segment Four, Jesse Allen wraps up with a look at news headlines.

Another hundred episodes has gone past and we've been all over the British Isles from the north of Scotland to Cornwall and the Isle of Man to Sussex and met farmers from pretty much every sector - dairy, pigs, poultry, horticulture, cereals, potatoes, sheep and beef. We've discussed the environment, politics, culture, new entrants, challenges, inputs, policy, trade and profiled some amazing personal stories. We've championed some fantastic farmers, which is what this podcast is all about. In this episode we look back through the archive at some of the last hundred episodes.  Ben is joined by Will Evans – who is an arable and beef farmer from north Wales, the current Chair of the Oxford Farming Conference, Farmers Weekly back page columnist and Ben's co-host over on the Kite Podcast. Will started the Rock and Roll Farming podcast at about the same time that Meet the Farmers started in 2016. About BenBen Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening.  Follow us on social mediaInstagram @mtf_podcastTwitter @mtf_podcastWatch us on Youtube here A-Plan Rural InsuranceThis episode is sponsored by our primary sponsor A Plan Rural.  Show ReferencesImage credit: Will Evans Timestamps00:27 Ben introduces the show.2:00 Will comes in.2:14 Will talks about his farm and how farming this year has been so far. 4:00 Ben explains the context for this week's episode.5:00 Episode 102 example with Sally Williams and Will Evans.7:00 Ben asks Will to tell him about his early days as a Director of the Oxford Farming Conference and how the conference has changed over that time. 12:30 Abi Reader discusses TB14:45 Ben and Will discuss TB.18:48 Bill Northey talking about carbon and climate.20:30 Ben and Will discuss carbon and climate. 24:35 Sponsor message from A Plan Rural Insurance.25:19 Ben introduces the episode with Chris Clark.25:55 Chris Clark on the link between nature and farming and putting nature on the balance sheet. 27:24 Ben and Will discuss Chris's comments.30:40 Ben and Will discuss agflation and the rise in the cost of inputs.33:46 Janet Hughes 35:54 Ben and Will discuss Janet Hughes' influence. 38:54 Ioan Humphreys and his message to the public and message to farmers. 41:25 Ben and Will discuss the egg crisis, supermarkets and Ioan's comments. 45:19 Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones and personal purpose. 46:17  Ben and Will discuss mindset.49:48 Emma O-Sullivan talking about the death of Daniel Picton-Jones. 51:40 Will and Ben discuss mental health. 55:26 Russ Carrington talking about mindset shift in regenerative agriculture.58:42 Ben and Will discuss regenerative agriculture and whether we talk about it too much?01:00:30 Sponsor message for A Plan Rural Insurance.01:00:54 Ben introduces Jess Langton01:01:14 Jess Langton on getting the next generation involved in policy direction.01:02:26 Ben and Will discuss positivity and Jess's comments. 01:04:42 Will's message to the public.01:05:49 Will's message to farmers.01:07:15 Ben rounds up the episode.   

At the top of the hour, we chat with Corey Rozenboom from FIRST Seed Trials in Northern IA and Northeastern NE about the yield results they found in their recently published study. Former Iowa Secretary of Ag in Iowa Bill Northey, now with the Agribusiness Association of Iowa, tells us about the things that caught his eye at Commodity Classic a couple of weeks ago and celebrates National Ag Day with us. We conclude today's Big Show with Brian Hoops from Midwest Market Solutions with corn sitting on either side of unchanged and nearby beans still down nearly double digits.

Bob Quinn talks with Agribusiness Association of Iowa CEO Bill Northey about the big things that he saw at last week's Iowa Ag Expo. Jamey Kohake from Paragon Investments dives into the effect of record low cattle inventory and explains what is factoring into the grain trade today. We also get our weekly land and equipment value update from Tim Meyer with a look at the things he noticed last week at the Ag Expo.

Luke Worrell, Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers on Illinois Farmland values. Curt Dodge, YouTube farmer, from the Precision Planting Tent and how he utilizes their products. Bill Northey, Iowa Agribusiness Association talks inputs.

The State of Iowa is home to some of the richest, most productive farm fields in North America. But it's also the site of one of the greatest agricultural climate disasters of all-time, the 2020 Derecho storm event that flattened six million acres of crops. In this episode, we talk with Bill Northey, former USDA Under-Secretary and the new CEO of the Agri-Business Association of Iowa, about how growers in that state are adjusting their practices to promote climate resilience and nutrient management.  He explains how extreme weather events have elevated growers' awareness of climate issues, and about how the Agri-Business Association of Iowa is expanding its 10-year test plot project to explore how variable rate nitrogen application can be used to maximize nutrient retention and crop yield in varying soil and planting conditions. Plus, Tom and Sally discuss how a Spring season full of economic and policy volatility, like the Federal Reserve's planned interest rate hikes, will effect growers at a farm-level.  Read more about the relationship between interest rates and land value.

We catch up with former Iowa ag secretary and former USDA under secretary Bill Northey and get his perspective on policy initiatives coming from Washington plus NCGA CEO Jon Doggett also weighs in on various tax proposals and where things stand with corn-related issues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris talks with Bill Northey who was Secretary of Agriculture of Iowa from 2007-2018, he also served as U.S. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation from 2017-2021. Currently Bill works as a conservation sustainability consultant. Chris asks Bill to talk about the importance of how potential new legislation with regard to carbon credits may directly affect farmers. Additionally they talk about the importance of getting started on some conservation activities on your farm in order to be ready for some of the changes coming our way in future farm bill legislation.

Chris talks with Bill Northey who was Secretary of Agriculture of Iowa from 2007-2018, he also served as U.S. Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation from 2017-2021. Bill discusses his journey as a grandson, son, and father throughout his life on the farm. They also discuss the transition as a father from farming to public life and the opportunities brought to his family throughout his career to this point. Bill has a great message on the importance of service and the opportunities that can be brought forward meeting new people and getting out of your comfort zone.

Ben heads to the US to speak to Iowa farmer and former Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA, Bill Northey.

After 3 years serving as USDA Secretary, Big Show Pioneer in Ag Award Winner Bill Northey has moved back in Iowa so we ask him about future plans. PLUS Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies dives into decision making guidelines as 2021 cropping plans are finalized AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

Former Secretary of Agriculture of Iowa, Bill Northey, joins us to tell us about his life post-Washington D.C. and what's next for him.

Bill Northey was a political appointment at USDA during the Trump Administration as Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. The former Secretary of Agriculture in Iowa, Northey took the call to serve in Washington, D.C.

Markets are closed for Presidents Day on Monday, so that allows us to catch up with an old friend! Former USDA Undersecretary in the Trump Administration and former Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey joins us today. We discuss his time at USDA, his thoughts on the new administration and how that will affect agriculture and much more.

This week's Open Mic Guest is USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey. Nearing the end of his tenure as the first FPAC leader, Northey suggests the majority of work on implementing the 2018 farm bill is done as well the heavy lifting for the first two rounds of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program funding for a diverse group of farmers and ranchers across the nation. Ahead, Northey believes Congress should consider some mechanism for ad hoc assistance to be administered through USDA's Commodity Credit Corps. without additional legislative action. Northey believes CCC limits should be addressed in a new farm bill and believes a shift to climate-smart farm programs will include a number of conservation practices farmers are already implementing voluntarily. He says adequate broadband service is still an issue the Biden administration will need to address.

Thursday on Adams on Agriculture ACE CEO Brian Jennings discusses SREs, USSEC Chair Monte Peterson and USGC Pres & CEO Ryan LeGrand talk about market development work during a pandemic and USDA undersecretary Bill Northey updates USDA programs like CFAP 2.

Today on Midday: In Ag Weather, Paul says near record warm temperatures are expected. Alex visits with UNL's Dr. Elliot Dennis about his research on the effectiveness of livestock risk management programs with an emphasis on Livestock Risk Protection. Jayson says a local high school football coach is stepping down in Sports. Dave has the latest regional News update. Alex returns with a livestock risk management and LRP update featuring USDA's Greg Ibach and Bill Northey. Clay chats with John Payne and more on Midday! Listen to KRVN Midday, updated each day after 1:30 pm (CTS)!

Today on Midday: In Ag Weather, Paul says near record warm temperatures are expected. Alex visits with UNL's Dr. Elliot Dennis about his research on the effectiveness of livestock risk management programs with an emphasis on Livestock Risk Protection. Jayson says a local high school football coach is stepping down in Sports. Dave has the latest regional News update. Alex returns with a livestock risk management and LRP update featuring USDA's Greg Ibach and Bill Northey. Clay chats with John Payne and more on Midday! Listen to KRVN Midday, updated each day after 1:30 pm (CTS)!

With: Brad Lubben, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the North Central Extension Risk Management Education Center Greg Ibach, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Bill Northey, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Shannon Neibergs, Washington State University and the Western Extension Risk Management and Education Center Elliott Dennis, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Brandon Willis, Ranchers Insurance (Utah) and Former USDA Risk Management Agency Administrator Recent developments and attention to livestock markets, price risk, and the need for better risk management have highlighted the challenges for producers as well as improved tools and opportunities for livestock producers to manage risk. The webinar includes an overview of current livestock market and risk management issues with two of the Under Secretaries at USDA, Greg Ibach and Bill Northey. It also includes a panel discussing livestock economics and marketing as well as the utilization of insurance tools including Livestock Risk Protection to manage price risk.

If you went to the average contemporary farm, you'd be hard pressed to fine a hoe or a rake. But you would find information systems, GPS, and artificial intelligence driving operations. As part of its Agriculture Innovation Agenda, the Agriculture Department is looking for technologies and practices that can help U.S. farm productivity increase by 40%. The request for information is open for another two weeks. USDA's Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey had an update on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.

Dave Schumacher of Marathon can tell you about the struggles that Wisconsin's ginseng growers have been going through.  As vice-president of the Wisconsin Ginseng Board, he's been working around tariffs and now the impact of covid on travel. Bob Bosold caught up with USDA Undersecretary, Bill Northey, during a visit to Wisconsin.  He gets an update on all the aid packages growers have been stringing together to manage the pandemic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to Swine entries, as our exclusive coverage of the Special Edition Iowa State Fair continues courtesy of our friends at Iowa Farm Bureau. Swing Superintendent Dr. Jodi Sterle joins The Big Show to discuss the record setting event, and you have to hear why she says you cannot cancel passion. PLUS good Big Show Buddy USDA's Bill Northey provides the latest updates on Deracho recovery and assistance efforts AND the Three Big Things You Need to Know.

From row crop farming alongside his grandfather in Iowa to leading the efforts of FSA, NRCS, and RMA in support of producers across the U.S., Bill Northey is a true advocate for agriculture. Listen in as Mike has great conversation with the current Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation with the USDA, including comments on the state of American agriculture in the midst of COVID-19.

Tuesday on Adams on Agriculture USDA undersecretary Bill Northey discusses USDA’s response to COVID 19, NCBA CEO Colin Woodall outlines the beef industry’s response to the virus outbreak, former USDA chief economist Joe Glauber and AFBF chief economist John Newton give their thoughts on the economic shutdown and its impact on agriculture.

This week's guest on Open Mic is USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Bill Northey. Few years have presented as many weather challenges for farmers as 2019. USDA's Farm Service Agency has acted to lessen the effects on crop and livestock farmers as well as facilitated the Trump administration's trade assistance programs. In this interview, Northey speaks to the new signup for the Conservation Reserve Program, upcoming deadlines under the 2018 farm bill and the possibility of a third tranche of payments next year under the Market Facilitation Program.

Jenna Hoffman joins us for an interview with USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey to chat crop insurance, MFP 2.0, CRP, and flooding.

In the latest episode of Critical Update, USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, joins Nextgov’s Brandi Vincent to highlight how the agency is leveraging new technologies to enhance its service to farmers and producers across America. For Northey, such an endeavor—continuing to operate while simultaneously making improvements and introducing new tech—is “like driving a car down the road 70 miles an hour and changing your tire at the same time.” You can read more about USDA’s modernization efforts and its centerpiece—Farmers.gov—on Nextgov.

Under Secretary Northey talks about the flooding seen on the Iowa side of the Missouri River.

Under Secretary Northey talks about the flooding seen on the Iowa side of the Missouri River.

Happy Thursday everyone; Delaney is down in Kansas City today covering the KC Ag Outlook Forum and will be bringing us more updates from that tomorrow. In the meantime, I have a quick cut of Bill Northey's address wherein he discusses how the Market Facilitation program was designed. We also have an update from reporter Bruce Gaarder with Darcy Maulsby, an author, farmer, and storyteller, about how to best get the story of modern agriculture out to the people who buy our stuff.

Today we hear from Bill Northey, the Undersecretary for Farm Production & Conservation, as he gives us an update as to what President Donald Trump's $12 Billion in tariff relief plan might look like. Tune in for more information!

USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey discusses the Farm Relief programs

Can the United States Department of Agriculture become a closer partner for farmers? Bill Northey, the under secretary of agriculture, says his mission is clear. In this podcast, he discusses how his agency aims to become a more customer-focused resource, and shares how farmers can utilize USDA programs amid today's ag challenges.

Today's episode is brought to you by Alltech. I had the honor of interviewing Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm & Foreign Agricultural Services, during Alltech's #ONE18 event. We dig deep into the Ag Census process, discuss the Under Secretary and Secretary Perdue's expectations under the Trump administration and discuss the US's trade woes.

This week's guest on Open Mic is USDA Undersecretary Bill Northey. After an extended delay from nomination to confirmation, Northey, a fourth generation farmer and three term Secretary of Agriculture for his home state is on the job in Washington guiding the USDA's efforts for farm production and conservation programs. Northey discusses Secretary Perdue's reorganized plan for department programming and how the consolidation will impact farm customers and county offices across the country. Northey outlines the department's efforts to upgrade technology to expand ways farmers can interact with Washington and his goals for better coordination among government agencies.

Guests: Lowell Mueller from Hooper, Midwest Dairy Nebraska Division chair, discusses new "Consumers Come First" focus at Midwest Dairy, and export potential of US dairy products Joe Schuele of the US Meat Export Federation talks about the latest news with Mexico's proposed beef grading guidelines Mike Naig, newly appointed Iowa Director of Agriculture following the departure of Bill Northey for his appointment in Washington DC

Guests: Lowell Mueller from Hooper, Midwest Dairy Nebraska Division chair, discusses new "Consumers Come First" focus at Midwest Dairy, and export potential of US dairy products Joe Schuele of the US Meat Export Federation talks about the latest news with Mexico's proposed beef grading guidelines Mike Naig, newly appointed Iowa Director of Agriculture following the departure of Bill Northey for his appointment in Washington DC

A discussion on the impact kids are having on the gun control debate, and whether or not Bill Northey's nomination will ever be confirmed.

On Iowa Politics talks Sam Clovis, Bill Northey, and Gov. Kim Reynolds campaigning by On Iowa Politics Podcast

Ag News: USDA's Perdue praises "integrity and experience" of Nebraska's Greg Ibach, confirmed as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Meanwhile, Senate vote on Iowa’s Bill Northey for Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation delayed in political tiff Climatologist Al Dutcher shares generally cold outlook for remaining harvest season ... Fridays in the Field visits West Point area farmer Doug Stratman who says weather was no ally of corn in his part of Northeast Nebraska

Ag News: USDA's Perdue praises "integrity and experience" of Nebraska's Greg Ibach, confirmed as Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Meanwhile, Senate vote on Iowa's Bill Northey for Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation delayed in political tiff Climatologist Al Dutcher shares generally cold outlook for remaining harvest season ... Fridays in the Field visits West Point area farmer Doug Stratman who says weather was no ally of corn in his part of Northeast Nebraska

The forner head of the Iowa Pork Producers sells us on why he should be appointed Ag Secretary when Bill Northey goes to the USDA

Iowa's Deputy Secretary of Agriculture tells us why he's worthy to step into his boss's shoes when Bill Northey goes to DC

The one time Iowa Farm Bureau head, and current Regent, throws his hat in the ring to replace Bill Northey

Who will replace Bill Northey as Iowa Ag Secretary when he's officially a part of the USDA? Meet one of the people being mentioned.

Hear from one of the Iowans being talked about as successor to Bill Northey as our state's Ag Secretary

Iowa's Ag Secretary explains the position he is up for within the USDA, and how much longer he may still serve Iowa

Andy Peterson catches up with Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture on the grounds in Decatur

AG News: U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Pres. Kenny Graner responds to USDA announcement of Alabama atypical BSE case Guests: Bill Gross, founder of Farm Rescue expansion into Nebraska ... NE Pork Producer Assoc Exec Dir. Al Juhnke.... inviting producer votes this week electing delegates to Pork Forum in K.C. ... Bill Northey from Animal Health conference in Ames

AG News: U.S. Cattlemen's Association Pres. Kenny Graner responds to USDA announcement of Alabama atypical BSE case Guests: Bill Gross, founder of Farm Rescue expansion into Nebraska ... NE Pork Producer Assoc Exec Dir. Al Juhnke.... inviting producer votes this week electing delegates to Pork Forum in K.C. ... Bill Northey from Animal Health conference in Ames

Delaney Howell and Mike Pearson take a look at news from the EPA and JBS, talk with Angie Setzer about today's softness in the grain markets, and discuss the dismissal of the Des Moines Water Works lawsuit with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey.

A downturn in commodity prices and the biggest animal health emergency in that state's history has taken a financial toll on Iowa agriculture. In this week's interview, Iowa's Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey addresses producers' recovery from avian influenza and their preparation for further challenges from the disease. Northey discusses the impact of the EPA's delay in announcing RFS volume standards and his disappointment with congressional action on TPA. The road to the White House leads through Iowa and he shares his message for candidates seeking the Oval Office.Jeff NalleyIowa Agriculture Secretary Bill Northey

In this podcast, I chat with Secretary Northey about water quality in Iowa and Iowa's Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

Bill Northey is a fourth generation farmer from Spirit Lake, Iowa who serves as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture and also as President of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Taking a break from planting, he explains NASDA's perspective on the 2012 Farm Bill and discusses future challenges ahead with conservation and water quality. He also talks about the impact that social media and other communication tools has had on lean finely textured beef, Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, and new varieties of biotech seed corn.Bill Northey

Aaron Putze and  Bill Northey, plus a bunch of other  concerned Iowans are going to Haiti to help provide housing.    Then,  Iowans think about our "Safe Haven" law.   In light of the death of some newborns should the law get higher visibility?    Then a picture of Marines urinating upon the corpses of the Taliban face courts martial.  Just?

Bill Northey  from the Iowa Energy Alliance  and Republican candidate for Ag Secretary.  Congressman Jim Nussle  wants to be Governor.   And is this the real Mel Gibson?  Is booze a truth serum?