An exchange will help to stabilize the price of pigs, reduce related risks for producers and consumers, and help to increase farmers' income in rural areas.

The time is ripe to launch the product. We have made adequate studies on the new product since 2000.

We're re-examining the risks to consumers.

The pigs themselves would be healthier, so sows could remain in a breeding herd longer and reduce replacement costs. Consumers also would likely be willing to pay a premium for omega-3 pork, so there could be a value-added economic benefit.

Of course, it's imperative that we stabilize Iraq and quickly reduce our armed role there.

That is why it is so important that consumers do whatever they can to reduce the amount of natural gas they use,