Hey, Patriot, it’s Senator Jim Risch.

Today I'm speaking to you about a matter I consider essential to Idaho and the Country as a whole: the Idaho Potato.

I know you expect me to talk about China or the latest crisis, but let's be honest - nothing is more serious than Idaho’s staple agricultural product and America's favorite vegetable.

Idaho’s agricultural output is a critical part of our economy, and it’s under attack from the Democrats with their never-ending red tape and limitless regulations.