At a recent farmland leasing workshop, the question was raised, “I am a landlord with a handshake lease agreement. What happens if I die?” At the time, I gave the simple answer of “the new owners of the land will be subject to the lease.”

President Trump’s second inauguration marks an important turning point in our country. After four years of an open border, high prices, overregulation, and weakness on the world stage, we have real leadership in the White House again. It was great to hear the president’s plans for getting us back on track.

January 20, 2025, was a momentous day for America. The theme of the 60th Presidential Inauguration was “Our Enduring Democracy.” And this Inauguration was a reminder that because of our American Constitution, our nation will surely endure.

Lately I’ve been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are likely to recognize. A sleeping family is jolted awake, and from the foot of the bed the young daughter sings “they’re here!”

If you are one of the lucky ones that receive a holiday plant as a gift, don’t be tempted to toss it in the trash when the holidays are over, consider giving them a fresh start as well. Keep your holiday plants alive for years to come with a few tips and techniques.

Jan 17 2025 Laken Riley. Rachel Morin.

January 17, 2025 Recent discussions I have had with President Trump and my congressional colleagues highlight both the signifi cant challenges and the opportunity we will soon have to get our country back on the right track. After four years of inflationary spending under the Biden-Harris administration, voters have demanded a change in leadership and policy. The tragic consequences of open border policies have grown more severe during the last four years, and anti-growth Biden-Harris policies have squelched American energy production.

Sunlight time is on the up, but that doesn’t mean the winter blues have disappeared just yet. It is no surprise light affects our moods, helping make a person feel calm and focused. Sunlight triggers our brain to release serotonin, which can be referred to as our “happiness hormone.”

The federal government has a fundamental responsibility to secure our borders. President Biden utterly failed to do that. Criminal illegal aliens have been allowed to enter and roam our country. Americans like Laken Riley died as a result. This week, I voted to advance legislation I co-lead to hold criminal illegal aliens accountable. I’m going to keep fighting until we secure our border.

On November 5, 2024, the American people cast their votes in a pivotal presidential election. A sitting vice president and a former president faced one another in a hotly contested race. Through the early hours of the morning of November 6, our votes were counted. And that morning, the voice of the American people was heard. Donald Trump was projected the winner of the 2024 presidential election.